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Clinical Excellence Through Graduate Education
Get ready to join a growing and rewarding field
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
At the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS), graduate health sciences education is all we do. USAHS is the largest school of physical therapy and occupational therapy in the United States*—and we offer other degrees aimed at helping our students become the healthcare leaders of tomorrow.
Founded in 1979, we have campuses in San Marcos, CA; St. Augustine, FL; Austin, TX; Miami, FL; and Dallas, TX.
*Based on total DPT, MOT and OTD degrees conferred, as reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data is captured by IPEDS through interrelated surveys conducted annually by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/
Can I earn my
degree online?
Some degrees can be earned online, while others offer on-campus and hybrid learning options through any of our destination campuses.
Common Questions
Financial aid and scholarships are available. Ask an enrollment advisor for details after completing the form below.
Is financial aid available?
USAHS offers three start dates each year in Spring, Summer, and Fall for most programs.
When can I start?
What's the next start date at my preferred campus?
Why You’ll Love USAHS?
We’re flexible.
Some of our programs offer accelerated options, while others offer Residential (weekday-focused) and Flex (weekend-focused) tracks.
At USAHS, we pride ourselves on our innovative methodologies, including blended learning, clinical simulation, EdTech tools, and interprofessional collaboration.
We’re innovators.
Our world-class faculty members enrich your on and offline learning experience with their wide range of professional, academic, clinical, and research experience.
We’re leaders.
College of
Rehabilitative Sciences
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
(DPT – Residential & Flex) - Doctor of Occupational Therapy
(OTD – Residential & Flex) - Master of Occupational Therapy
(MOT – Residential & Flex) - Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP)
- Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy
(tDPT) - Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PPOTD)
Choose from these
in-demand graduate programs:
College of
Health Sciences
- Doctor of Education
(EdD) - Master of Health Science
(MHS) - Master of Health Administration
(MHA)
School of
Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing
(MSN), including FNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice
(DNP), including FNP - Post-Graduate Nursing Certificates
Learn more about our health sciences graduate programs
Take the first step
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that offers degree programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, graduate nursing, speech-language pathology, education, health administration and health science, as well as continuing education programs.
Founded in 1979, USAHS has locations in San Marcos, California; St. Augustine, Florida; Austin, Texas; Dallas, Texas; and Miami, Florida. USAHS is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 402, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001, www.wascsenior.org.
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