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School of Integrated Health Sciences
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Purpose and Focus
The School of Integrated Health Sciences (SIHS) primary mission is to provide quality education and service-learning, conduct basic, translational and clinical research, and integrate excellence in teaching, research and service to improve health care in the communities that we serve.
Integrated Health Sciences offers nearly 20 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, two minors, a certificate program, and a post-baccalaureate internship.
Students interested in medical physics, nuclear medicine, comprehensive medical imaging, radiochemistry, and radiography should contact the Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences department. Those interested in athletic training should contact the Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences department.
Students have opportunities to participate in and lead research studies with access to many on-campus laboratories and guidance by experienced faculty members. Since some programs can be entered on a competitive basis only, students should contact the respective program director for additional admissions details.
The School of Integrated Health Sciences continues to make a positive impact and fosters evolutionary changes in health care on local and national levels. The demand for exceptional care and for caring, knowledgeable professions is at an all-time high. The school meets that demand by graduating students who are expertly trained and prepared to not only continue the delivery of top-notch health care but also advance innovation, research, and enhanced delivery methods throughout the industry.
Accreditation
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Commission for the Accreditation of Athletic Education
The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Council on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programs
Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences
Comprehensive Medical Imaging — Bachelor of Science
Health Physics — Bachelor of Science
Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences
Athletic Training — Bachelor of Science [On Hold]
Kinesiology — Bachelor of Science
Nutrition Sciences — Bachelor of Science
Graduate Degree Program
For information on graduate degrees and programs refer to the Graduate Catalog.
Advisement
All undergraduate academic advising is done through the Division of Health Sciences Advising Center in White Hall Annex 1 (WHA1). Program requirements are available in the Division of Health Sciences Advising Center. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain contact with advisors as changes in departmental policies and programs may occur. For more information visit https://www.unlv.edu/healthsciences/advising. Phone: 702-895-5448.
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