Arkansas Tech University

What you'll study

This interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree provides a foundation in the biological and behavioural sciences, clinical reasoning, and hands‑on skills used across diagnostic and treatment professions. The programme blends classroom instruction, laboratory practice and supervised clinical experiences.

• Core sciences: anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to underpin clinical decision making.
• Diagnostic and intervention methods: medical terminology, clinical assessment, basic imaging and laboratory techniques, vital signs and patient monitoring, and principles of diagnostic testing.
• Therapeutic practice: fundamentals of rehabilitation, therapeutic modalities, infection control, wound care basics and respiratory and cardiovascular supportive care principles.
• Professional skills: clinical documentation, patient communication and cultural competence, ethics and legal aspects of healthcare, teamwork and interprofessional practice.
• Research and evidence-based practice: research methods, statistics for health sciences and application of evidence to clinical protocols.
• Clinical practicum: supervised placements in hospital, outpatient and community settings allowing students to apply skills in real‑world care under preceptor guidance.
• Electives and pathway options: opportunities to take electives or preparatory courses that support progression to credentialing programmes or graduate study in areas such as medical laboratory science, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, occupational or physical therapy pathways.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a high school diploma or equivalent with a college‑preparatory curriculum. Typical admissions expectations include successful completion of foundational science and mathematics courses at high‑school level, such as biology and chemistry.

• Competitive academic record in secondary education; transfer applicants are considered on the strength of college transcripts.
• Prerequisite coursework in biology and chemistry is normally required; additional recommended preparation includes anatomy, physiology and algebra or statistics.
• Some students pursue the degree as a pathway to professional certification; individual licensure or certification programmes linked to specific careers may have separate admission or prerequisite standards.
• Clinical placements require background checks, health clearances and immunisations as stipulated by clinical partners; CPR certification is typically required prior to practicum.
• International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through accepted tests or prior study in English; documentation expectations follow university admissions policies.

Career prospects

The programme equips graduates for a variety of entry‑level roles in allied health, or for progression to professional certification and graduate programmes. Career outcomes vary depending on further certification and licensure pursued after graduation.

• Employment settings: hospitals, outpatient clinics, diagnostic imaging centres, clinical laboratories, rehabilitation centres, long‑term care facilities and community health organisations.
• Job roles for graduates often include positions in diagnostic support, clinical coordination, patient care technician roles, specimen processing, rehabilitation support, and healthcare operations.
• Pathways to qualification: many graduates continue into accredited programmes for specific professions—such as radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, medical laboratory scientist, or graduate training in physical or occupational therapy—where this bachelor’s degree provides relevant prerequisites and clinical experience.
• Other opportunities exist in health education, clinical research support, medical sales and product support, healthcare administration and quality assurance roles that value a health sciences background.

Why study at Arkansas Tech University

Arkansas Tech University offers a learner‑centred environment with small class sizes and faculty who combine academic expertise with clinical experience in regional healthcare settings. The university emphasises applied learning through well‑equipped laboratories and arranged clinical partnerships that facilitate practicum placements across a range of allied health services.

• Strong regional clinical partnerships that help students secure supervised practicum experiences and professional networking opportunities.
• Hands‑on laboratories and simulation activities that develop practical skills required by diagnostic and treatment professions.
• Academic and career support services including advising for transfer and progression to professional certification programmes, resume and interview preparation, and placement assistance.
• Opportunities to engage in student organisations, community health initiatives and undergraduate research projects that enhance professional readiness.