University of Mount Union

What you'll study

This master's programme combines core applied science and professional practice modules with discipline-specific options to reflect the broad range of allied health diagnostic, intervention and treatment careers. You will study evidence-based assessment, clinical decision-making and intervention design alongside professional issues such as ethics, interprofessional working and service delivery models.

• Core modules: Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning; Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health; Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods; Clinical Ethics and Professionalism; Health Systems and Service Delivery.
• Intervention and treatment modules: Therapeutic Interventions and Rehabilitation Principles; Behavioural and Communication Interventions; Advanced Modalities and Technology in Diagnosis and Treatment.
• Skills and practice-based learning: Clinical Simulation and Skills Lab, Interprofessional Case Seminars, Practicum/Clinical Placement.
• Research and leadership: Applied Capstone Project or Research Dissertation; Quality Improvement and Service Development; Leadership in Allied Health Services.

The programme is typically delivered through a mix of seminars, laboratory and simulation sessions, supervised clinical placements with partner health providers, and a substantial applied project. Flexible study options are frequently available to accommodate part-time study for practising professionals.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally required to hold a recognised bachelor's degree. Strong preference is given to candidates with a degree in a health-related subject (for example biomedical sciences, kinesiology, nursing, psychology, speech and language sciences, occupational science) or demonstrable work experience in an allied health setting.

• A completed undergraduate degree from an accredited institution; some applicants with relevant professional experience may be considered.
• Demonstrable foundational knowledge in anatomy and physiology and basic statistics or research methods (through previous study or work experience).
• Supporting documents including a personal statement outlining professional goals, curriculum vitae, and academic references; professional references are requested for applicants already working in health services.
• Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an interview or practical assessment. Satisfactory background checks, immunisation status and compliance with placement provider requirements are normally required before clinical placements.

Career prospects

Graduates pursue a wide range of roles across diagnostic, intervention and treatment settings. The programme is structured to enhance employability in clinical, community and service-management contexts.

• Clinical practitioner roles in allied health teams within hospitals, community health services and rehabilitation centres.
• Diagnostic and assessment roles supporting multidisciplinary teams, including work in neurorehabilitation, cardiopulmonary services, diagnostic imaging support and functional assessment services.
• Intervention-focused posts such as rehabilitation coordinator, clinical specialist support roles, therapy assistant supervision and community intervention delivery.
• Non-clinical career paths including clinical education, quality improvement lead, service development and healthcare management.
• Progression to further professional or clinical accreditation where graduates meet the prerequisites for specific professional programmes (for example entry to professional training or doctoral pathways), depending on prior qualifications and local regulatory requirements.

Why study at University of Mount Union

University of Mount Union offers a student-centred learning environment with small cohorts and strong emphasis on experiential education. The university maintains active partnerships with regional hospitals, clinics and community health providers, giving students access to supervised clinical placements and real-world practice.

Faculty teaching on the programme bring practitioner experience and a focus on skills-based learning; students benefit from hands-on simulation facilities, interprofessional casework and close mentorship during their capstone project or practicum. Career services and the university's professional networks support placement sourcing and transition into employment or further professional training.