Explore our Health Care Programs
Prepare yourself to advance in one of the nation's fastest-growing industries with UC's flexible, online health care programs.
Associate Degrees
Health Information Systems
Health Information Systems (HIS) professionals manage health information and medical records to ensure data quality, integrity, confidentiality, and security. HIS professionals communicate regularly with doctors, nurses, administrators and other healthcare professionals to ensure proper management and storage of electronic health records (EHRs).
Professionals who earn their health information systems degree online can specialize in several different areas of healthcare including medical billing, coding, health information and EHR management, health administration, cancer registry management and more.
Cancer Registry Management
Our 100% online, NCRA-accredited Associate of Applied Science in Cancer Registry Management prepares graduates to sit for the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS®) credential. University of Cincinnati classes and practicums are delivered with flexible scheduling and no campus visits required.
Healthcare Management Technology
Our online associate degree in healthcare management program prepares graduates for a career on the business side of the healthcare industry. Individuals aspiring to a role in healthcare administration or interested in being a vital part of medical business management (without patient contact) should consider this fully online, two-year associate business degree in healthcare.
Professional Certificates
Medical Coder Certificate
Medical coding professionals use industry-established codes and the latest healthcare technology to collect, organize, and report vital information such as diagnoses and treatment outcomes. Coding professionals also manage medical and financial records and work with hospitals and insurance companies to ensure patient claims are properly recorded and processed.
Cancer Registry Management
Cancer registrars are data information specialists who record and capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every cancer patient in the US. This data provides essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening programs.
Physician Practice Management
This certificate prepares students to sit for the Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM®) credential. The CPPM® credential is a logical next step for those with experience in healthcare and other areas who are ready to advance their careers in physician practice management. Current practice managers will also benefit from this certification with increased knowledge and validation of their knowledge and experience in this skilled profession.
Revenue Cycle Management
The Revenue Cycle Management Certificate program is a fully online certificate program. Students will receive knowledge in functional areas including: registration (front desk), billing, credit and collections, and revenue cycle management. The revenue cycle can also apply to other areas such as dentistry or behavioral health.
Bachelor's Degrees
Health Informatics
Health informatics is a rapidly growing, interdisciplinary field that combines data analytics, technology, and healthcare delivery.
Health Information Management
Standing at the intersection of health care, technology, and business, Health Information Management (HIM) plays a crucial role in the management of critical health data.
Health Sciences
At its most basic level, Health Sciences is the study of all the ways in which you can deliver and improve healthcare. However, it goes deeper than that – utilizing scientific research and practical application to improve population health through a wide array of specialties related to the delivery of health care.
Health Sciences: Pre-Occupational Therapy
Are you an Occupational Therapy Assistant who is passionate about making a positive impact on peoples’ lives? Do you thrive in dynamic healthcare environments? The University of Cincinnati’s one-of-a-kind, 100% online Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences – Pre-Occupational Therapy degree is your gateway to a fulfilling career where you can blend your compassion with professional expertise.
Healthcare Leadership
Through the Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies: Healthcare Leadership program, you can complete your bachelor's degree and take the next step in your career.
Medical Laboratory Science
The online MLT-to-MLS Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science offered by the University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences is a convenient choice for those who have already completed an associate degree program in CLT or MLT. This program enables students to earn their bachelor’s degree while balancing work and personal responsibilities, offering the flexibility to overcome traditional obstacles to continuing their education.
Respiratory Therapy
UC’s Bachelor’s in Respiratory Therapy degree prepares professional Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) and Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRTs) with additional knowledge, skills, and attributes in leadership management, education, and research. A bachelor’s degree in RT will help you advance your career and position you for a master’s degree.
Master's Degrees
Health Administration
Health administration can take many shapes and forms, but is most commonly referred to as the application of leadership skills and strategies to a wide range of health care entities. Our executive MHA program is designed for mid-career health professionals that are looking to move into an executive role within their organization.
Health Informatics
MHI students learn a wide variety of skills in health IT, business, project management, and data analytics. UC is proud to be recognized as an Approved Education Partner (AEP) by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).
Medical Laboratory Science Leadership
A Master’s in Medical Laboratory Science Leadership provides graduate-level professionals and scholars the knowledge and skills needed to address the advances in high-complexity and specialized testing, administration, and educational needs in the diagnostic laboratory to maintain and improve the quality of healthcare nationwide.
Respiratory Therapy
The online Master of Science in Respiratory Therapy (MS-RT) was designed to provide respiratory therapists (who currently hold a bachelor’s degree) with increased knowledge and preparation to facilitate their transition into an educator and/or managerial role.
Graduate Certificates
Health Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
This flexible, fully online program is designed for professionals at the intersection of healthcare and technology. Whether you’re a clinician looking to upskill, an IT specialist entering the healthcare space, or a data professional pursuing a career pivot, this certificate will position you to lead with confidence.
Health Care Administration
The University of Cincinnati’s online Health Care Administration Graduate Certificate is designed for health care professionals seeking a skill set that enables them to lead the health care systems of tomorrow. Combining coursework and instruction from the College of Allied Health Sciences and the Carl H. Lindner College of Business, students can expect a dynamic curriculum created specifically for today’s health care leader.
Health Care Finance
The University of Cincinnati's online Health Care Finance Graduate Certificate program prepares students to analyze data and make sound financial decisions affecting health care organizations. Students will receive a well-rounded, interdisciplinary curriculum jointly delivered by UC’s College of Allied Health Sciences and the Lindner College of Business.
Health Care Policy
As the health care landscape becomes increasingly complex, the demand for professionals trained in policy and regulation is on the rise. The University of Cincinnati’s online Health Care Policy & Regulation Certificate program trains students to evaluate the impact of different programs and policies in health care affecting both individuals and wide-scale patient populations.
Doctoral Programs
Doctorate of Clinical Lab Science
A Doctorate of Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) from the University of Cincinnati Online is built for professionals at the baccalaureate and graduate levels seeking to expand their knowledge and skills to high-complexity laboratory positions. These can include faculty positions in education programs, governmental, or clinical laboratory settings.
Doctorate Clincial Speech Language Pathology
Launching in Fall 2026, UC’s fully online Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP-D) is a part-time program designed for practicing speech-language pathologists (SLPs) looking to advance their careers without interrupting their current professional commitments.
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The University of Cincinnati is one of the first institutions to offer online courses. Innovation in education is at the forefront of what we do. We have expanded the convenience and quality of our online learning to online degree programs. Today, we offer over 110 degrees from undergraduate to doctoral programs.