University of Michigan–Flint

What you'll study

This bachelor’s programme combines foundational biomedical science with applied clinical skills and professional practice. Core subjects typically include human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. Applied modules focus on diagnostic methods (such as basic imaging principles and clinical laboratory techniques), patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, rehabilitation strategies and assistive technologies.

• Foundations: anatomy & physiology, microbiology, medical terminology
• Diagnostic and technical skills: introductory imaging and sonography concepts, clinical laboratory methods, vital signs and monitoring, patient assessment techniques
• Intervention and treatment: therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation principles, assistive devices and adaptive techniques
• Professional practice: ethics and legal issues, interprofessional teamwork, health communication, cultural competence
• Research and evidence-based practice: research methods, statistics for health professions, application of evidence to clinical decision-making
• Clinical experience: supervised practicum or clinical rotations in community and hospital settings to develop hands-on skills and professional behaviour

The programme structure typically combines general education requirements, core allied-health courses and elective options that allow some specialisation or preparation for specific certification pathways. Capstone projects or a clinical practicum are commonly included to demonstrate integrative skills and readiness for professional roles or further training.

Entry requirements

• Secondary school completion (high school diploma) with satisfactory achievement in science and mathematics courses, especially biology and chemistry.
• A minimum cumulative GPA typical for undergraduate programmes; applicants with relevant college coursework may be considered on that basis.
• Prerequisite courses may be required or recommended (for example, introductory biology, general chemistry, and often algebra or statistics).
• Evidence of readiness for university-level study, which may include a personal statement outlining interest in allied health, and occasionally an interview or references for clinical suitability.
• Students entering clinical placements must meet standard health and safety requirements such as immunisation, tuberculin screening, basic life support (CPR) certification, and criminal background checks where applicable.

Specific admission criteria and any additional requirements for clinical components or programme tracks are provided by the University’s admissions office and the allied health department.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a broad allied health labour market. Common early-career roles include clinical support positions such as rehabilitation technician, diagnostic laboratory assistant, imaging support staff, and patient care coordinator. Many graduates use the bachelor’s as a stepping stone to specialised professional programmes—examples include diagnostic medical sonography, radiography, physical therapy (DPT), occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, and physician assistant studies—where additional certification or graduate-level training is required.

Other career paths include clinical research assistant, health services administration, case management, community health roles and specialised technician positions in hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centres and diagnostic laboratories. Employers value graduates who combine clinical knowledge with communication, teamwork and evidence-based practice skills.

Why study at University of Michigan–Flint

• Smaller class sizes and accessible faculty who often have active clinical experience, enabling close mentoring and practical guidance.
• Strong community and healthcare partnerships across Flint and the surrounding region provide opportunities for supervised clinical placements and real-world learning.
• Interprofessional learning environment that emphasises teamwork across nursing, medicine and allied health disciplines, reflecting contemporary clinical practice.
• Hands-on learning resources, including simulation facilities and lab-based instruction, that prepare students for clinical practicum and professional certification processes.
• Advising and career services to support licensure preparation, graduate-school applications and transition into healthcare roles or continuing education.