Interest in physical health was the catalyst for the development of many of the disciplines that, over the decades, have become the seven academic units of the College of Health. The College has made a transition from the traditional Health, Physical Education, and Recreation model to a now critical member of the schools, colleges, and clinical programs of the U of Us Health Sciences.

One of the largest colleges at the University of Utah, we serve over 3,000 undergraduates and nearly 800 graduate students. The Departments of Exercise and Sport Science and Health Promotion and Education are in the top ten undergraduate degree-awarding programs on campus. Striving for academic excellence, several programs occupy high national rankings in their respective areas: Speech and Hearing Science (6); Parks, Recreation and Tourism (10); Physical Therapy (14); and Health Promotion and Education (20).

The College of Health is a critical component of the Health Sciences Centers mission to improve individual and community health and quality of life through the provision of care, discovery of new treatment modalities, and providing access to care for the populations it serves. We offer an exciting and challenging learning environment current and responsive to our role in this mission, particularly as it relates to the promotion of health and recovery from disease.

As health care transforms, our talented faculty, staff, and students play an important role managing and promoting health and wellness in myriad ways from advocating for healthy environments, promoting physical activity and good nutrition across the lifespan, to providing rehabilitation services for those with disabling conditions.

We invite you to explore the many programs and opportunities offered through the University of Utah College of Health!

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