SOHPS brings together a wide range of health related skills including inter alia: health economics, operational research, management sciences, epidemiology, medical statistics, and information science. There are also clinical skills in general practice and primary care, psychology, rehabilitation and public health. It includes the Medical Care Research Unit, the Institute of General Practice and Primary Care, and the Sections of Public Health, Health Policy and Management, Mental Health, Health Economics, Operational Research and Information Resources.

The SOHPS offers master of science degrees in medical informatics, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, advanced physician assistant studies via distance education, and sports health care. Professional doctorates are offered in audiology (Au.D.) and physical therapy (D.P.T). Each year approximately 156 students matriculate to the school and over 400 are enrolled at any one time.

The School is committed to educating and preparing its students to practice at the forefront of a dynamic health care system. Focusing on a team approach to health care, students from all programs enroll in core classes and work together on group projects. This allows students to understand the collaboration necessary to provide quality, effective health care.

The campus-based degree programs combine comprehensive didactic education with practical experience. Students train in a vast array of state and national clinical sites in a variety of rural and urban settings (hospitals, clinics, private practices, and rehabilitation centers). This experience encourages the development of interpersonal skills, knowledge, and practical application.

Our distance education degree programs are designed to accommodate working professionals.