Exploratory Studies in Health Sciences

Who is this program for?

This program is ideal for students interested in healthcare, rehabilitation, and medical sciences but are still deciding between majors within the College of Health Sciences. It provides a exposure to various disciplines in patient care, clinical research, or rehabilitation sciences for students who are unsure of a major when they start their studies.

Program Overview

Interested in healthcare but unsure of your path? Explore careers in healthcare while completing foundational coursework. Exploratory Studies in Health Sciences provides exposure to a wide range of health-related disciplines. From Medical Laboratory Science to Communication Sciences and Disorders and Human Health Sciences to Clinical Leadership and Management, students explore different career possibilities while fulfilling foundational coursework. Advisors guide students in selecting a major that aligns with their interests in patient care, research, or healthcare administration.

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Not sure what to major in? That’s okay—Exploratory Studies can help.


Our Exploratory Studies programs are designed for incoming freshmen who are still deciding on a major but want to make steady progress toward graduation. As an Exploratory Studies student, you’ll receive personalized academic advising and career support while taking courses that fulfill UK Core requirements and count toward any degree. It’s a smart way to explore your interests without losing time.

Each Exploratory Studies option is tied to a broad academic area, allowing you to try out courses in fields that interest you while gaining insight into potential majors. You’ll work one-on-one with an academic advisor and connect with career counselors at the Stuckert Career Center to explore your strengths, take assessments, and develop a plan that aligns your interests with future goals. You’ll also have opportunities to attend major and career fairs, participate in internships, and explore real-world experiences that help guide your path forward.

Ultimately, these tracks help students to declare a major and achieve a timely graduation in a field that aligns with their future career aspirations. 


Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.

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Live with others who are passionate about patient care! This specialized residential program brings together students with similar interests to live together in a shared academic and social environment. The community provides opportunities for collaboration, specialized programming, and meaningful interactions with peers and support staff to enhance your college experience.

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Things to do on this form:
Take away "Term" for Transfers - "Unknown Term"? As well as "Not in High School"
And the same for "Online"

Possibly remove the "Readmit" option.
Feel like it would be pretty easy to see if the person already exists in our system and has a program enrollment record associated with them, which would shift them from "Freshman" or "Transfer" to "Readmit"
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