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Allied Health is an umbrella term for any healthcare profession distinct from medicine, pharmacy, and nursing. Allied Health careers currently make up 60% of the total US healthcare workforce — and is growing! These careers include physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, anesthesia assistants, and genetic counselors, as well as other areas and specialties.

Nursing is one of the most popular health careers. Nurses are critical because they expand access to care, improve the quality and safety of healthcare, and reduce healthcare costs. The profession of nursing offers a wide variety of career opportunities through multiple levels of education and professional practice.

Occupational Therapy
Anesthesiology Assistant
Nursing
Physical Therapy
Physician Associate
Genetic Counseling

The Pre-Professional Advising Office is here to support UGA students and alumni interested in applying to allied health and nursing programs. The Pre-Allied Health, Pre-Nursing and the Pre-Physician Associate Advisors can provide guidance at any stage of your pre-health journey:

  • Exploring your interest in a healthcare career
  • Planning to apply to allied health and nursing programs
  • Actively in the process of applying to allied health and nursing programs
  • Determining which allied health and nursing school to attend

The Pre-Allied Health, Pre-Nursing and the Pre-Physician Associate Advisors meet with you one-on-one to discuss your specific situation. The Pre-Professional Advising Office has developed programming to assist you as well. These events occur throughout the fall and spring semesters each school. Pre-Health Advising is available year-round.

We recommend that any interested undergraduate student connects with our office as early as possible. Freshmen are encouraged to meet with the Pre-Health Advisor in the spring semester of their first year. Those interested is Pre-Nursing should meet with an advisor as soon as possible, especially if you are interested in transferring out.

The links below provide basic information for students interested in attending a variety of healthcare programs. Please see the sidebar for additional links that contain more in-depth information about applicant credentials, required coursework, and the process for applying to these programs.

You can express interest in allied health and nursing by doing the following:

Schedule an appointment with a Pre-Nursing or Allied Health Advisor Pre-Health Event Calendar

Resources for Pre-Allied Health, Nursing, & Physician Associate Students

Helpful PowerPoints for Pre-Allied Health, Nursing, & Physician Associate