
The UH System Health Sciences Collaborative formed over the summer of 2025 and represents 8 of the 10 UH campuses (both community colleges and 4-year institutions). These campuses represent 85 Health Science Training Programs with campuses on the Big Island, Maui, Kauai, and Oahu.
Our Mission
To foster system-wide coordination, synergy, and collaboration and add value to the day-to-day work of all units across all University of Hawaii health science programs. The UHHSC will leverage existing programs and strengths, and optimize resources to collectively meet the state’s healthcare workforce needs, address its critical health challenges, and enhance the health and well-being of our patients and communities.
Our Vision
A University of Hawai’i health sciences ecosystem that is seamlessly coordinated, highly responsive to state needs, and recognized for its collective impact in advancing the health and well-being of Hawai’i’s communities.
Health Sciences Programs by Island and Campus
Below is a comprehensive list of health sciences programs offered across the University of Hawai’i System as inventoried by the Collaborative.
Oahu Campuses
University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
Dental Hygiene:
Interdisciplinary Studies Program:
Kinesiology, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
- Undergraduate Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science – Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science
- Undergraduate KRS – Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education Teacher Education
- Post Baccalaureate – Certificate in Health and Physical Education
- Master of Science – Athletic Training
- Master of Science – Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science (Physical Activity and Adapted Physical Activity)
- Master of Education – Counseling (Rehabilitation Counselor Education)
- Ph.D – Education (Kinesiology)
Medicine:
- Undergraduate Bachelor of Science – Medical Technology (also referred to as Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Laboratory Science)
- Post Baccalaureate – ʻImi Hoʻōla
- Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Premedical Sciences
- Online Speech Pathology and Audiology Prerequisite Program
- Graduate Certificate – Tropical Medicine
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research
- Master of Science – Cell and Molecular Biology
- Master of Science – Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Master of Science – Developmental and Reproductive Biology
- Master of Science – Quantitative Health and Clinical Research (Clinical Track, Quantitative Health Sciences Track)
- Master of Science – Tropical Medicine
- Ph.D – Cell and Molecular Biology
- Ph.D – Developmental and Reproductive Biology
- Ph.D – Tropical Medicine
- Medical Doctor Program
- Residency-O’ahu Family Medicine
- Residency – Kaua’i Family Medicine
- Residency – General Surgery
- Residency – Internal Medicine
- Residency – Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Residency – Orthopaedic Surgery
- Residency – Pathology
- Residency – Pediatrics
- Residency – Primary Care Internal Medicine
- Residency – Psychiatry
- Fellowship – Addiction Medicine
- Fellowship – Addiction Psychiatry
- Fellowship – Cardiovascular Disease
- Fellowship – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Fellowship – Gastroenterology
- Fellowship – Geriatric Medicine
- Fellowship – Neonatal-Prenatal Medicine
- Fellowship – Sports Medicine
- Fellowship – Surgical Critical Care
Nursing:
- Nursing undergraduate – High School to Direct entry in Nursing
- Nursing undergraduate – Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Nursing undergraduate – UH West O’ahu Pre-Nursing to UH Mānoa Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Nursing undergraduate – Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (online)
- Nursing undergraduate – Pre-Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing – Advanced Population Health (online)
- Master of Science – Nursing Education and Leadership
- Graduate entry programs in nursing – Masters of Science in Nursing Education & Leadership
- Graduate entry programs in nursing – Masters of Science in Advanced Population Health Nursing (online)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner
- Doctor of Nursing Practice – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Doctor of Nursing Practice- Post-Master’s in Organizational Leadership
- Graduate entry programs in nursing – Doctor of Nursing Practice – Adult- Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Graduate entry programs in nursing – Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner
- Graduate entry programs in nursing – Doctor of Nursing Practice – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Executive Master of Business Administration to Doctor of Nursing Practice
- PhD in Nursing
- Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education
Psychology:
Public Health:
- Undergraduate – Bachelors of Arts in Public Health
- Undergraduate – Public Health Minor
- Master of Public Health in Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, Native Hawaiian and Indigenous Health or Social and Behavioral Health Sciences (in-person and Distance Education options)
- Master of Science in Public Health in Epidemiology
- PhD in Public Health
- PhD in Epidemiology
Social Work:
Kapiʻolani Community College
- Community Health Worker
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Assisting Healthcare Practice Management
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Mobile Intensive Care Technician (A.S.)
- Mobile Intensive Care Technician (Certificate of Achievement)
- Nursing: Long-Term Care Nurse Aide (Credit)
- Nursing: Certified Nurse Aide (Non-credit)
- Nursing: Practical Nursing (PRCN)
- Nursing: Registered Nurse Preparation (Associate Degree in Nursing)
- Nursing: Transition for Licensed Practical Nurses
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy (Certificate of Competence)
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Radiologic Technology
- Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Dental Assisting
- Optical Assistant
- Non-Credit Workforce Trainings
- Certified Nurse Aide
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Coding
- Optometry Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy
University of Hawai’i–West O’ahu
- Bachelors of Arts – Public Administration (Concentrations: Community Health, Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management, Healthcare Administration, General Public Administration, Justice Administration, Long-Term Care)
- Bachelor of Applied Science-Health Professions (Pre-medicine, Pre-Physicians assistant, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy)
- Bachelor of Applied Science-Health Professions Pre-Nursing
- Bachelor of Applied Science-Health Professions Pre-Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Applied Science-Respiratory Care
- Bachelor of Applied Science-Health Information Management (on pause)
- Bachelor of Applied Science-Hawaiian and Indigenous Health and Healing
- Bachelor of Science in Natural Science – Health Sciences
- Certificate in Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management
- Certificate in Hawaiian & Indigenous Health & Healing
- Certificate in Health Care Administration
- Certificate in Long-Term Care
- Certificate in Social Science Health & Medicine
- Certificate in Substance Abuse & Addiction Studies
Leeward Community College
- Health Information Technology (Associate in Science)
- Health Information Technology (Certificate of Achievement)
- Health Information Technology (Certificate of Competence)
- Certified Nurse Aide (Non-credit)
- Substance Use Disorder Counseling (Certificate of Competence)
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Receptionist and Patient Services
- Adult Residential Care Home Modules (Non-credit)
- Inspection 101 – Adult Residential Care Home and Care Homes Inspection Preparation (Non-credit)
Windward Community College
- Mental Health Technician (Certificate of Competence)
- Mental Health Technician (Certificate of Achievement)
- Certified Nurse Aide (Certificate of Professional Development)
- Acute Care Nurse’s Aide (Certificate of Professional Development)
- Medical Assistant (Certificate of Professional Development)
*If you feel a program is missing or is present but needs editing, please contact Katey Pelican: kpelican@hawaii.edu
Big Island (Hawai’i) Campuses
University of Hawai’i at Hilo
Nursing
- Hawai’i High School Direct Entry into Nursing
- Bachelor of Science Nursing (Hilo Cohort)
- Bachelor of Science Nursing (Waiʻanae Cohort)
- Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
- Doctorate in Nursing Practice program
- Registered Nurse Remediation & Refresher
Pharmacy
- Doctor of Pharmacy – PharmD (traditional, on campus, full time, Fall start)
- Doctor of Pharmacy – PharmD-XO (extended [5.5 yrs], online, Spring start)
- PhAST – early assurance pathway into PharmD
- Bachelor of Art in Pharmacy Studies
- PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Health Science Research Certificate
- Rural Health Graduate Certificate
- Healthcare Leadership Certificate
- Pharmaceutical Science Innovation Certificate
- Veterinary Pharmacy Sciences Certificate
Psychology
- MA in Counseling Psychology (Specialization: Clinical Mental Health Counseling)
- Addictions Counseling Concentration (Certified Substance Abuse Counselor CSAC)
Kinesiology
- Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences (Allied Health Track, Applied Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences Track, Health Promotion Track)
- Undergraduate Certificate in Fitness Trainer Preparation
- Undergraduate Certificate in Health Care Administration
- Undergraduate Certificate in Indigenous Public Health
Hawai’i Community College
- Associate in Science in Nursing
- Associate in Science in Nursing (Pālamanui Campus)
- Licensed Practical Nursing Program (Certificate of Achievement)
- Community Health Worker (Certificate of Competence)
- Substance Use Disorder Counseling (Certificate of Competence)
- Prevention Specialist (Certificate of Competence)
- Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts, Concentration in Psychology
- Human Services (Certificate of Competence)
- Associate in Science and Certificate of Competency – Fire Science Emergency Medical Technician
- Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (Certificate of Competency)
- Homeland Security (Certificate of Competency)
Maui Campus
University of Hawai’i Maui College
- Dental Hygiene (Associate in Science)
- Clinical Dentist Assistant (Non-credit)
- Dental Office Manager (Non-credit)
- Administrative Dental Assistant
- Nursing (Associate in Science Registered Nurse)
- Certified Nurse Aide to License Practical Nurse Bridge – Practical Nurse (Certificate of Achievement)
- Nurse Assistant Training (non-credit)
- Community Health Worker (Certificate of Competence)
- Medical Assisting (non-credit)
- Pharmacy Technician (CO)
Contact and Workforce Resources
If you are interested in a health career, please contact our system-wide recruitment office.
- Affiliation Agreements: For clinical placement coordination, visit our centralized portal.
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