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Take the next step in your Health Professions career with an advanced degree from Rutgers.
Explore careers from nutrition, laboratory sciences, and health informatics, to physical, occupational and speech therapies as well as psychiatric rehabilitation.  You’ll also have the opportunity to speak directly to program directors, esteemed faculty, and admissions counselors.

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B.S. in Cardiovascular Sonography

Our cardiac sonography program prepares cardiovascular sonographers to be an integral part of the medical management team. The addition of vascular sonography to the cardiac program adds the skills employers are seeking in the increasingly multi-disciplinary health care environment.

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 12:30 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
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B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science

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B.S. in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Our Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS), or general sonography program, encompasses clinical and didactic instruction in abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological, neonatal, neurosonography, and other related ultrasound specialties.

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 12:30 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
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B.S. in Health Information Management

Our online health information management program will prepare you for the business side of healthcare. You’ll learn informatics, quality assurance, compliance, medical coding, and management. Upon graduating, you will be eligible to sit for the national credentialing examination to become a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). Credentialed graduates hold positions in data management, finance, compliance, health record management, and other areas.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 12:30 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
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B.S. in Health Sciences

Our Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Program is designed for those who have an interest in healthcare or are already a member of the healthcare team. It provides a strong foundation in health science courses which will allow the future graduate to advance professionally in healthcare management, gerontology and psychiatric rehabilitation.

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B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Our Medical Laboratory Science program is a university-based bachelor’s degree program. Our graduates work in hospitals, physician offices, veterinary labs, national and regional testing laboratories, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetic industries, health agencies, research and teaching institutions and use their degree as a preparation for advanced degrees in medicine, dentistry or biomedical sciences.

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 12:30 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
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B.S. in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Our B.S. in Occupational Therapy Assistant program is a 120 credit Bachelor of Science degree that prepares students as professionals who contribute to the health and well-being of all populations. Our graduates serve people of all ages who experience illness, disease, disability, disadvantages, trauma, and challenging life circumstances, helping them to adapt through participation in meaningful occupations.

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 6:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 6:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
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B.S. in Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Our degree program prepares students to aid in the recovery of people living with mental illnesses. The B.S. in Psychiatric Rehabilitation degree is a degree completion program geared towards students with an Associate degree in human services, health professions, or the arts and sciences. Students obtain their general education courses from their Associate degree program and complete their Bachelor degree credits at Rutgers University School of Health Professions.

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B.S. in Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Psychology

Through intensive coursework and field experience, students learn the skills to help people with psychiatric disabilities live independently. Graduates are prepared to practice psychiatric rehabilitation in both group and individualized settings, helping people gain access to resources needed to successfully integrate into the community.

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M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science

Our 36-credit online M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science program is only for certified (BOC-ASCP) medical laboratory professionals seeking to advance their knowledge and skills, and develop new proficiencies to meet the challenges of a changing profession and health care system.  The clinical laboratory science program prepares students for managerial and leadership roles in clinical laboratory services and the health care industry.

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M.S. in Clinical Nutrition (for Aspiring Dietitians)

The Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition for Aspiring Dietitians program integrates online didactic coursework with supervised experiential learning in a competency-based curriculum designed to prepare nutrition and dietetics practitioners for future models of practice.  Students will learn critical thinking and scientific skills needed for clinical dietetics practice, management, research, and leadership. M.S. in Clinical Nutrition (for aspiring Dietitians) and Dietetic Internship/Master’s of Public Health Dual Degree Virtual Information Sessions

Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 6:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
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M.S. in Clinical Nutrition (for Practicing RDNs)

Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition is an advanced-level, clinically-focused, graduate degree program designed exclusively for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). We prepare graduates with the advanced knowledge, expanded skills, and intellectual maturity necessary to become progressive, innovative, and interprofessional practitioners and leaders in the dynamic health care environment. Learn more about our program at our virtual open house!

Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 6:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 2:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
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M.S. in Clinical Research Management

Clinical Research Professionals are essential to the study of new drugs and devices leading to improved medical outcomes for patients.  The Master of Science in Clinical Research Management is a 36-credit multi-disciplinary curriculum offered in a hybrid model by the Rutgers School of Health Professions. It builds a broad and well-rounded foundation for the clinical research professional through synchronous and asynchronous curriculum. CRM Virtual Information Sessions

Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 6:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
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M.S. in Diagnostic Cytopathology

Our program teaches students to microscopically examine cells for malignancies, precancerous cells, and infectious diseases. Graduates in Diagnostic Cytopathology work closely with pathologists, other laboratory professionals, and clinicians in hospital and reference laboratories, cancer centers, biopharma corporations, and research and academic institutions to provide precision treatment and personalized patient care.

Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 1:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
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M.S. in Diagnostic Cytopathology Lois Rockson

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M.S. in Health Informatics

The Masters in Health Informatics degree program is specifically designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of the appropriate systems, software and analytical techniques for use in Hospitals, Pharmaceutical Organizations, Health Insurance Companies and such.

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 1:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2025 1:00 pm EDT Virtual via Zoom Register
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M.S. in Health Information Management

Our Master of Science in Health Information Management is designed for professionals with educational backgrounds in health information management, nursing, biostatics, genomics or overall health sciences, as well as any other equivalent fields of study. Our program will prepare you to be at the forefront of health information management and healthcare administration.

Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 1:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 6:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
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M.S. in Physician Assistant

Physician Assistants are nationally certified medical professionals who practice on health care teams. PAs are state-licensed to provide patient care and can prescribe medications in all 50 states. At Rutgers, our program builds a strong educational foundation in sciences, including anatomy, physiology, microbiology, genetics, and pathology, in preparation for immersion into hands-on clinical experiences.

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M.S. in Radiologist Assistant

We offer an online, 24-month master’s degree Radiologist Assistant program for radiologic technologist professionals who hold a bachelor’s degree and are certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.

Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 2:00 pm EST Virtual Register
Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2025 6:00 pm EST Virtual Register
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M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling – Clinical Mental Health Counseling Track

As a student in our program, you’ll gain the specialized knowledge, skills, and ability to counsel people with psychiatric, developmental, sensory, or physical disabilities. Our program’s cognitive behavioral counseling approach focuses on helping clients develop strategies and skills to change problematic behaviors, cope better with difficult situations, manage their disability, and plan for the future.

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 6:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
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M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology

The M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology (MSSLP), which is completed over five consecutive semesters (two years), emphasizes service delivery for multiethnic, socially diverse populations – including dialectal speakers of English and bilingual/multilingual individuals – with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders within an interdisciplinary healthcare context.

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 7:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 7:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
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Master of Public Health in Nutrition and Dietetic Internship Certificate

The graduate Dietetic Internship Certificate at the School of Health Professions (SHP) and the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at the Rutgers School of Public Health (SPH) collaborated to create this two-academic year combined program. At the end of the two years the students are eligible to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist examination, as well as obtain a degree in MPH in Public Health Nutrition (PHN).

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Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science

Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) program prepares certified medical laboratory scientists to be advanced practice healthcare practitioners dedicated to increasing the value of diagnostics through consultation as members of interprofessional healthcare teams and conduct research focused on evidence of the impact of diagnostics on clinical and healthcare outcomes.

Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 7:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
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Doctor of Clinical Nutrition

Our online Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) was the first Advanced Practice Clinical Doctorate program in the U.S., and globally, created exclusively for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN). Learn more about our program at our virtual open house!

Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 6:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 2:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
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Doctor of Health Informatics

The Doctor of Health Informatics (DHI) degree program is specifically designed to provide  the required knowledge, skills and competencies for the adoption of best practices in informatics applications towards health and pharmaceutical applications.

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 1:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2025 1:00 pm EDT Virtual via Zoom Register
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Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

The Occupational Therapy Doctoral degree (OTD) is a 109-credit, entry-level program that will prepare students as generalists to provide high quality occupational therapy services to serve their patients, to be responsive to changes in health care, to expand care to underserved communities, and to engage in scholarship/research in occupational science and occupational therapy.

Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 7:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 7:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Our professional (entry-level) Doctor of Physical Therapy program is the top ranked program in New Jersey and 33rd out of the 245 accredited programs in the U.S. Our newly re-designed program is a full-time, on campus program that prepares students for physical therapy licensure in just two-and-a-half years. We are centrally located on the Rutgers Health-Newark Campus.

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Doctor of Psychiatric Rehabilitation

An advanced degree from Rutgers opens up great opportunities in counseling and psychiatric rehabilitation. Learn more about our Ph.D. in Psychiatric Rehabilitation degree programs.

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 6:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 6:00 pm EST Virtual via Zoom Register
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Interested in Our School But Still Undecided?

Check out our Fast Facts to see why Rutgers School of Health Professions was voted #1 in Best Colleges to study Health Professions.

  • Connect with an admissions counselor who will guide you through the decision-making and application process.
  • Contact an admissions counselor via phone: 973-972-5454
  • Contact an admissions counselor via email: shpadm@shp.rutgers.edu