Are you ready for a career making the world a better place? With a degree from the
UAA College of Health, you'll master the knowledge and tools you need to help people
and make your community healthier. The college is Alaska's hub for degrees in health
care and social services, with 45+ academic programs in clinical health care, social
assistance, justice, and public health. Many of the college's programs prepare you
for frontline careers providing care or services directly to patients and clients.
Other programs train you to help people and communities through research, education,
laboratory work, or administration.
No matter what profession you pursue, you'll be part of our far-reaching community
of healers, helpers, and change-agents. Our alumni are improving lives across Alaska
and around the world—in hospitals and clinics, government agencies, nonprofits, private
practices and countless other settings. This page is designed to guide you, our future
students, in further exploring what is in store for you at UAA. Here's what you'll
find on this page:
Alaska continues to see staffing shortages at pharmacies, made worse by the pandemic, but also due to conditions affecting the state more broadly. UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy program faculty member, Dr. Coleman Cutchins, discusses the issue with Alaska Public Media.
Who’s ready to be scared? For this episode of Pharmacy Fusion, we're venturing into the eerie and enigmatic realms of fear, a topic that touches on both the psychological and pharmaceutical aspects of our lives.
There are many pathways a person can take in choosing their career. Have you ever thought about how many people have degrees they aren't using? Chris Nicolette thought he wanted to be a pharmacist but along the way realized how much he loved the science of studying drug interactions in the human body. Now, he's working to earn a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences at ISU, and looking forward to a promising future in the world of pharmacology and drug discovery.
The UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy Program welcomed the next cohort of students as they begin their journey toward becoming the next generation of Alaska's pharmacists.
Bernie’s Pharmacy is an Alaskan-owned, independent pharmacy in Anchorage, founded in 1980 by life-long Alaskan, Bernie Klouda. Over the years, Bernie provided the opportunity for pharmacy students to complete their intern rotations at Bernie’s Pharmacy, mentoring many pharmacy students and new pharmacists. Bernie had a long and distinguished career, and he believed strongly that educating pharmacists was important to ensure the health of Alaskans.
Explore the Alaska Career Information System
AKCIS is a free resource available to Alaska residents, made possible through a partnership between the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education and the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. You can take a personality inventory, explore career information including national and state data on job growth, salary, etc., and explore related programs of study.
Visit the University of Alaska Career Coach
Career Coach is a resource made available by the Univeristy of Alaska to guide inidividuals in exploring career options. You can take a Career Assessment to learn more about yourself and Career Coach will give you career suggestions based on your interests. You may also choose to browse career infromation to learn more about professions within various career clusters.
Alaska’s Health and Social Services Hub
Located in the heart of Alaska’s ever-growing health and social work industry, UAA provides extensive real-world experience and networking opportunities for students.
Student Opportunities & Support
We want to see our students thrive inside and outside of the classroom through opportunities such as internships, research, student clubs and organizations, academic advising, and other student services.
Expert Faculty
Our faculty members are experts in their fields and innovative educators representing diverse communities and perspectives from across the globe. They care about student success and share a great passion for learning and community health and well-being.
Community Engagement
Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of people and communities and our students get an opportunity to do just that. Our faculty and students are involved in community clinics, K-12 outreach programs, and research that makes a difference.
Cutting-Edge Facilities
COH programs are run out of some of the newest buildings on UAA's main campus, featuring state-of-the art labs and equipment, as well as 15 campus locations across the state.
Research that Matters
Our faculty and students are involved in some of the most important research happening in Alaska including critical issues like disease prevention, homelessness, criminal justice reform, and climate change, just to name a few.
Continue Exploring:
Request a tour: We offer tours to individuals and groups of College of Health facilities. Tours can be tailored to fit your needs, and can offer demonstrations, lectures, and other engaging interactions for large groups such as class field trips.
Request Information: Fill out our online form to request more information about UAA and programs offered at the College of Health.
Speak with a recuiter: Whether you are still considering your career options or choosing a university to attend, our recruiter is available to chat with you and get you the answers you need while making these decisions.
Schedule a Green and Gold Visit: Get to know campus with a guided tour, talk to an Admissions Counselor and ask important questions about UAA and the college search process.
Request a guest lecture: Our faculty are passionate about their career fields and would love to visit your classrooms and organizations to present on a variety of topics. Learn more about guest lecture topics and how to request a visit.
Katherine Pascua, Student Recruitment Specialist
Contact Us:
Katherine Pascua
Student Recruitment Specialist
UAA College of Health
(907) 786-6911
kfpascua@alaska.edu
Location:
UAA Professional Studies Building
2533 Providence Drive, Suite 234
Anchorage, Alaska, 99508
