Health Sciences

Complete research-focused projects to enhance your learning while working side-by-side with faculty. Select one of two study tracks to match your educational and career goals: business entrepreneurial; health communications and journalism; community and public health; or post-graduate health professions.

The 127,000-square-foot Louise Herrington Patriot Center features computer labs, classrooms, sports facilities and a therapeutic exercise pool.

Some of the Courses You'll Take

Behavioral Health

Study of health services and products from a consumer perspective.

Human Diseases

Study of the etiology, control, and prevention of chronic and infectious diseases.

Nutrition

Study basic nutrition and the role of nutrition in health across the life cycle.

Employment Opportunities

UT Tyler health sciences graduates are employed by such companies and institutions as: Environmental Protection Agency; Medicare facilities; Women, Infants and Children (WIC); American Cancer Society; state health departments; and a range of insurance companies, hospitals and fitness centers.