{"id":448,"date":"2026-07-22T12:42:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T16:42:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/chs\/?page_id=448"},"modified":"2026-08-04T11:49:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T15:49:38","slug":"health-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/undergrad\/health-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-columns-page-header is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The College of Health Sciences has designed the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program for students who are interested in human health and plan to enroll in graduate programs or advance their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s also a great choice if you want to pursue a health care career but aren\u2019t sure which one. 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But whatever track you choose, you\u2019ll get a great foundation for pursuing graduate studies to become a physician, physician assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist, environmental scientist, dentist, pharmacist, optometrist, or chiropractor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll have the chance to grow and learn with students who share your interests and career aspirations in a variety of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/campusconnections.umflint.edu\/club_signup?view=all&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clubs<\/a>. Options include the Pre-Dental Club, Pre-Med Club, MCAT Preparedness Club, Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students, Pre-Occupational Therapy Club, Pre-Physician Assistant Club, Pre-Physical Therapy Club and Public Health Student Organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">ON THIS PAGE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f0d1fcef wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#highlights\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">How the Program Works<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#curriculum\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Curriculum Overview<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#career\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Career Outlook<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#admissions\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Admissions &amp; Scholarship Information<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"highlights\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">How the Program Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All students in the&nbsp;BS in Health Sciences&nbsp;program take 21 prerequisite credits and 37 health sciences credits. Then they follow one of nine tracks depending on their career interest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Pre-Physician Assistant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prepares students for UM-Flint\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/physician-assistant-ms\/\">Master of Science Physician Assistant<\/a>&nbsp;program and the dual&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16265&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master of Science Physician Assistant\/Master of Business Administration&nbsp;<\/a>program. Graduates of the Health Sciences program who meet all of the requirements for the PA program will receive a guaranteed interview for potential admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pre-Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Dental<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Pharmacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Optometry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Chiropractor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Pre-Physical Therapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed to be preparation for UM-Flint\u2019s physical therapy doctoral programs: the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/physical-therapy-entry-level-dpt\/\">Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy<\/a>&nbsp;program, the dual&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16264&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doctor of Physical Therapy\/Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy<\/a>&nbsp;program, and the dual&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16206&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doctor of Physical Therapy\/Master of Business Administration<\/a>&nbsp;program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Pre-Occupational Therapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prepares students for UM-Flint\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/occupational-therapy-otd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doctor of Occupational Therapy<\/a>&nbsp;program and the dual&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16263&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doctor of Occupational Therapy\/Master of Business Administration<\/a>&nbsp;program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Environmental Health and Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graduates are ready to work as environmental scientists and specialists for public agencies like local and state health departments or in private sector settings such as chemical plants and remediation companies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-cover-chamfer-photo has-brand-white-color has-brand-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a54a718b54568b3350facfc4eb140e5e is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c4b32d8d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5b271542 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-chamfer wp-container-content-958eb9dc\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 200px) 0, 100% 200px, 100% 100%, 0 100%); margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-217 size-large\" alt=\"A large group of people wearing yellow t-shirts and carrying blue bags are walking together on a paved area, with some stairs in the background.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/shared-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/FLINT_First-Year-Student-Photo-2025_0004-1024x683.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#b09882\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-16f4663b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-12871f0fd54b484148f216413d93557d\">Why Flint Online?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We provide the program in two formats: online or a face-to-face setting. This gives you maximum flexibility to fit classes into your busy life. It also lets you choose a format that best fits your learning style.<br><br>We also offer year-round enrollment opportunities, a dedicated in-house advising staff, an internship coordinator, and faculty experts in public health, health care, and administration who welcome opportunities to serve as mentors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll have the option to conduct research through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/research\/student-research\/undergraduate-research-opportunity-program-urop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program<\/a>&nbsp;or the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/research\/student-research\/summer-undergraduate-research-experience-sure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program<\/a>. In a paid or volunteer role, you can develop your research skills while working side-by-side with faculty on state-of-the-art research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-alternate-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 id=\"curriculum\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Health Sciences Degree Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides the&nbsp;Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences&nbsp;program, the Department of Public Health &amp; Health Sciences offers three other options:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&#038;poid=16124\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Health+Sciences+Program+(BS) plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>Health Sciences Curriculum<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences\/Master of Public Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The joint&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/joint-bs-mph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences\/Master of Public Health<\/a>&nbsp;program is designed for undergraduate Health Sciences students who want to pursue an MPH degree. You can earn both degrees with up to 17 fewer credits than if you completed them separately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Physical Therapy Accelerated Pathway&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/physical-therapy-accelerated-pathway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physical Therapy Accelerated Pathway&nbsp;<\/a>allows you to complete the requirements for a Bachelor\u2019s in Health Sciences in three years instead of four, allowing you to apply to UM-Flint\u2019s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program sooner, saving one year of time and money. The bachelor\u2019s degree will be awarded after the first year in the Physical Therapy program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Occupational Therapy Accelerated Pathway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/occupational-therapy-accelerated-pathway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Occupational Therapy Accelerated Pathway<\/a>&nbsp;allows you to complete the requirements for a Bachelor\u2019s in Health Sciences in three years instead of four, allowing you to apply to UM-Flint\u2019s Occupational Therapy Doctorate program sooner, saving one year of time and money. The bachelor\u2019s degree will be awarded after the first year in the Occupational Therapy program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-sentinel-font-family has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-36a34332510827c99d736b8a3f143abc\">Free Tuition with the Go Blue Guarantee!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6407369ec7ec81f703cc97b0c3ba6653 wp-block-paragraph\">UM-Flint students are automatically considered, upon admission,&nbsp;for the Go Blue Guarantee, a historic program offering free tuition for high-achieving, in-state undergraduates from lower-income households. Learn more about the&nbsp;Go Blue Guarantee&nbsp;to see if you qualify and how affordable a Michigan degree can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-right\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-brand-maize-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/go-blue-guarantee\/\">Learn about affordability<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14.3 6.7l-1.1 1.1 4 4H4v1.5h13.2l-4 4 1.1 1.1 5.8-5.8-5.8-5.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized w-100\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cit\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/gbg.svg\" alt=\"A banner with the words &quot;go blue guarantee.&quot;\" style=\"width:1000px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"career\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Career Outlook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the aging U.S. population driving growing demand for medical care, health care professionals should enjoy excellent career prospects. More information about careers in health care is available from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/home.htm\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>. Consider these examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-960b2889 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c8fe64c8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">$121,530<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Median annual wage for Physician Assistants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Job growth for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/physician-assistants.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">physician assistants<\/a>&nbsp;who practice medicine as part of health care teams should be 28 percent through 2031, the BLS says. That translates into about 12,700 job openings annually through 2031.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c8fe64c8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">17%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Project employment growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physical therapists earn a median salary of $95,620 annually, and there should be about 15,400 job openings each year through 2031.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c8fe64c8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">$85,570<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Median annual wage for Occupational Therapists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The BLS projects about 10,100 job openings for occupational therapists each year through 2031.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:41% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-12.36.01-PM-1024x681.png\" alt=\"A UM-Flint graduate smiles in a black cap and gown with a colorful Kente stole and gold honor cords, with downtown Flint buildings in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-454 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-12.36.01-PM-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-12.36.01-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-12.36.01-PM-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-22-at-12.36.01-PM.png 1094w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4063f4e3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Because of what I&#8217;ve learned in real-world settings, my college experience was even more impactful than if I had graduated at 21 years of age. The AODC programs are special because they are specifically tailored for working adults. AODC acknowledges and values our life experiences. It was a great program, and I highly recommend it to everyone.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sentinel-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2022\/07\/14\/fares-siddig-from-sudan-to-um-flint-to-the-national-institutes-of-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><br>Learn more about 2022 graduate Fares Siddig<\/a>, who co-founded the Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students on campus, and received several national honors, including a prestigious fellowship at the National Institutes of Health while applying to medical schools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-text-alternate-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-120469e1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-alternate-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<h2 id=\"admissions\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Advising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UM-Flint\u2019s academic advisors are devoted to helping you succeed. 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