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Allied Health Degree

Change lives with an allied health degree

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Major

FORMAT:

In-Person

Credits Required:

120

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Have a passion for helping people and looking for an alternate route to medical school? Start your healthcare career at Kutztown University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology: Allied Health concentration.

Whether you want to support medical teams or work directly with patients, an allied health degree gets you ready for what’s next.

Why Choose KU for an Allied Health Degree

The Allied Health major at KU is built with your future in mind. Like all of our biology tracks, you’ll start with a strong foundation in physics, math, chemistry and biology before focusing on specialized courses that align with your track. The valuable hands-on experience and expertise you develop as a Biology: Allied Health major is exactly what graduate schools and employers look for.

Here are some of the top reasons students choose KU for an Allied Health Degree

  • Get one-on-one mentorship with our accomplished faculty
  • Study on a campus close to home and career opportunities
  • Join a supportive community of biology students
  • Get your degree at an affordable tuition

Allied Health Degree Highlights

The Allied Health Major combines real research experience with hands-on lab work in nearly every course. You’ll become an expert in research methods, data collection, analysis and presenting all while working with KU’s advanced laboratory equipment. With the allied health degree, you’ll thrive in a variety of health care settings, from physical and occupational therapy to PA school and beyond.

Here’s a look at the opportunities you have with a allied health degree:

Program Highlights:

  • Access KU’s extensive collection of laboratory equipment
  • Complete groundbreaking research alongside our professors
  • Work with top-tier microscopes and molecular tools from your first semester
  • Present your research at regional and professional conferences
  • Network with alumni working in the health field
  • Join one of our biology focused student organizations
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Career Outcomes

Top Internship Locations for KU Students
St. Luke's
NovaCare
LVPG
Good Shepherd
St. Joseph's
Top Job Placements for KU Graduates
St. Luke's
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Drexel
Good Shepherd
Penn State Health
Quotation Mark

My professors and advisor helped me get experience in writing scientific papers, research, data collection and problem solving, as well as running PCR and ELISA tests and microscopy work. All of these skills helped to prepare me for my job working in a hospital laboratory where I run molecular tests, complete blood cell counts, blood identification tests, run analyzers for blood and urine tests and work alongside pathologists in the operating room.

Alexa Cordova '24, Medical Laboratory Scientist Apprentice

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Biology (BS)

    1. Students completing the B.S. Biology degree will demonstrate advanced competence in their area of specialization, either organismal biology/ecology, cell biology/microbiology, pre-medical science, or allied health science.

    2. Students will demonstrate proficiency in skills useful in gaining successful employment in biology-related positions or admission to graduate or professional programs.

    3. Students completing the BS Biology degree will demonstrate writing skills such that they can effectively convey concepts and information in their discipline.

    4. Students completing the BS Biology degree will demonstrate oral communication skills such that they can effectively convey concepts and information in their discipline.

    5. Students completing the BS Biology degree will be able to effectively utilize the scientific method.

Allied Health Frequently Asked Questions

  • What can I do with an Allied Health Degree?

    KU’s Allied Health major prepares you for a wide range of career paths in the health field. The following is a list of the most common roles our students pursue and their average annual salaries according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics (2023):

    • Occupational Therapist: $96,800
    • Physical Therapist: $100,440
    • Physician Assistant: $130,000
    • Nurse: $89,010
    • Nurse Practitioner: $111,800
    • Chiropractor: $85,600
    • Lab Technician: $61,890

  • How does KU’s Allied Health Degree prepare students for graduate school?

    While it’s possible to start a career right after earning your Allied Health degree, many students at Kutztown choose to take an additional step with graduate school. The experience you get as an allied health major makes you a top applicant in graduate programs.

    Additionally, all students earning their allied health degree must take a 200-level anatomy and physiology course which is essential for admission into all professional schools.

  • Are internships required for the Allied Health major?

    No, an internship is not required to earn an allied health degree at KU. While not mandatory, internships can be completed for course credit and highly encouraged. Our biology advisors are available to help guide and support students with internship placement.

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