The mission of the School of Allied Health at the ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ is
to educate and develop allied health professionals to serve all ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµns.
School of allied health
As part of the College of Health at the ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ, the School
of Allied Health is home to training programs and facilities for allied health professionals.
Allied health programs are specifically designed to prepare graduates for work in
rewarding careers in ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ's rapidly growing health care industry. In addition to
instruction by allied health professionals, most programs provide experiential education
with students working alongside health professionals in real-work situations.
The School of Allied Health also offers continuing educational opportunities for experienced
professionals who are in need of a refresher course or looking to expand their earning
potential in the job field.
On September 27, the women’s volleyball team invited faculty to join them on the court for Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night. Among the honorees were four standout educators from the College of Health, each nominated by students.
MiLee Yu is a graduate of the ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµâ€™s Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, and is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. In September 2025, MiLee was awarded the BSW Student of the Year award at the Biennial National Association of Social Workers (NASW) ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Chapter Conference.
From campus food pantries to statewide health initiatives, Keely Livingston is turning passion into purpose. Keely’s journey into public health began with hands-on work in food security during her undergrad years at Montana State and led her to enroll in UAA's Master of Public Health Program.
Duane Wood is, a P1 student in the UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy program and originally from a small ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµn island town of about 800 people called Klawock, reflects on his journey into pharmacy.
The School of Allied Health is home to two clubs at UAA. Learn more about the Medical
Laboratory Science Club and Pre-Pharmacy Club by visiting the Student Opportunities
page.
The School of Allied Health provides a variety of scholarship opportunities for allied
health students. Learn more about the UAA School of Allied Health Administration Scholarship,
Second Chance Scholarship, ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Pharmacists Association Pharmacy Technician Scholarship,
and ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Pharmacists Association Pre-Pharmacy Scholarships available.