The UT Health Science Center College of Health Professions was founded as the College of Community and Allied Health Professions in 1972 and was later named the College of Allied Health Science. In 2014, the name changed to the College of Health Professions.

The college serves as an administrative base for allied health programs from a variety of departments and institutions.

🔶 The Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral education in audiology and speech-language pathology to provide students with the skills and knowledge to serve their patient population.

🔶 The Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences offers a variety of specializations to prepare students for careers in today’s healthcare system and to gain the skills and knowledge needed to make medical improvements and innovations for the future. Academic programs cover various disciplines: Medical Laboratory Science, Cytotechnology and Histotechnology, Health Informatics and Information Management, and Pathologists' Assistant.

🔶 The mission of the Department of Occupational Therapy is to guide students in integrating academic knowledge, community engagement, and clinical experiences, with the goal of graduating outstanding practitioners who are committed to leadership and evidence-based practice. The department offers two degree options, a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) and an Occupational Therapy Doctorate.

🔶 The mission of the Department of Physical Therapy is to meet the physical therapy needs of society by advancing the profession through education, research, service, and patient care; and by preparing evidence-based practitioners who are life-long learners, critical thinkers, leaders in the profession, and prepared to treat diverse populations. The department has an outstanding Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, with top-notch student outcomes on the licensure exam and in clinical internships.