University of Michigan–Flint

What you'll study

This master’s emphasises advanced assessment, evidence-based intervention and interprofessional practice across allied health disciplines. The curriculum typically combines core courses, elective specialisms and a culminating scholarly project or practicum. Students study contemporary diagnostic methods, therapeutic modalities, health systems and professional issues that support improved patient outcomes.

• Core topics: advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning; evidence-based practice and research methods; ethics and professional issues in allied health; health policy and systems.
• Intervention and treatment: advanced therapeutic techniques relevant to allied health disciplines (for example, rehabilitation strategies, behavioural intervention principles, assistive technology and functional restoration).
• Interprofessional practice: collaborative care models, team-based care, communication skills for multidisciplinary settings, and coordination of patient-centred services.
• Applied learning: practicum or clinical placement opportunities with healthcare partners in the Flint and wider metropolitan region, and a capstone project or thesis that demonstrates applied scholarship or service development.
• Electives and specialisms: depending on availability, electives may include topics such as advanced diagnostics, health informatics, outcome measurement, population health, or education and training for allied health professionals.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a bachelor’s degree in an allied health, health sciences or related field from an accredited institution. Typical applicants include licensed or certified clinicians such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, respiratory therapists, radiologic technologists, or other allied health professionals seeking advanced training.

Selection typically considers academic record, relevant clinical experience, a personal statement outlining professional goals, and letters of recommendation. Conditional requirements often include current professional licensure or certification where applicable, up-to-date immunisations, and a clear background check for clinical placements. Standardised test requirements (such as the GRE) may be optional or waived depending on prior academic and professional experience; check the programme for current policy.

Career prospects

Graduates progress into advanced clinical roles, supervisory and programme-coordination positions, education and clinical training roles, or applied research within allied health services. Specific career paths include:

• Advanced clinician or specialist roles within rehabilitation, diagnostics or therapeutic services
• Clinical leadership, management or service development positions in hospitals, community health services and rehabilitation centres
• Allied health educator or clinical instructor roles in academic and training settings
• Research assistant or coordinator roles in clinical research and quality-improvement projects
• Policy, planning or consultancy roles focused on allied health service delivery, accessibility and integration

Why study at University of Michigan–Flint

University of Michigan–Flint offers a campus embedded in an urban health ecosystem with clinical partners across Flint and the nearby Detroit metropolitan area, which supports practical placements and local workforce connections. The programme is delivered by faculty with clinical and research experience in allied health, emphasising small cohort learning, interprofessional collaboration and applied scholarship. Flexible scheduling and practicum arrangements are designed to accommodate working professionals. Students also benefit from University of Michigan system resources and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across public health, nursing and health sciences units.