College of Health Sciences & Professions

Innovation...promoting a culture of creativity

We are dedicated to providing innovative and high impact health science programs that address the current and evolving needs of our region, community stakeholders and healthcare partners.

The College of Health Sciences and Professions (CHSP) invests in delivering the best educational experiences to our students through academic, clinical and service-learning; alongside highly regarded faculty, who are in demand for their advanced clinical expertise and successes in academia.

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Educating the Healthcare Leaders of Tomorrow.
Advancing the Health of Communities Today.

Extensive Healthcare Partnerships for Real-World Experience
- The College partners with more than 250 healthcare organizations to offer clinical, research, and applied learning experiences. These collaborations enhance academic preparation, promote workforce readiness, and strengthen healthcare delivery across the state.
Leading in Rural Healthcare Advancement
- CHSP is a regional leader in training healthcare professionals to serve rural and underserved communities. Through clinical partnerships, community-based clinics, and rural-focused curricula, the college addresses critical healthcare shortages and contributes to improving health outcomes across North Georgia and beyond.
Strong Career Outcomes for Graduates
- 94% of CHSP graduates are employed or pursuing advanced education within six months of graduation. This strong career placement rate reflects the college’s commitment to academic excellence, professional readiness, and responsiveness to industry demands.
Innovating Healthcare Education through Simulation and Technology
- Students at CHSP engage in high-fidelity simulation, telehealth training, and virtual clinical experiences. By integrating technology across disciplines, the college prepares graduates to deliver safe, evidence-based care in an increasingly digital healthcare environment.
Significant Investment in Student Success
- CHSP awards more than $200,000 in scholarships annually to support healthcare education. This investment reduces financial barriers, fosters diversity in the healthcare workforce, and makes advanced degrees more accessible to students throughout the region.

Our Departments

Counseling

Health Administration

Kinesiology

Nursing

Physical Therapy

Accelerated nursing grads ready to serve

UNG's second cohort of its accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing track is graduating this month, sending 47 new nurses into the profession in addition to 70 traditional BSN graduates.

Nursing program helps alumna care for kids

UNG's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program opened doors for Olivia Azevedo Scanzillo to serve as a hematology oncology nurse at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Family Health Fair is set for April 26

UNG will host its third annual free Family Health Fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 26 in the Hugh Mills Physical Education Complex at UNG's Gainesville Campus.

Nursing program helps Wischnewsky serve in Army

Nursing program helps alumna serve in Army

2nd Lt. Morgan Wischnewsky's time in the Corps of Cadets and Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at UNG prepared her to excel in the highly competitive Army Nurse Corps.

Nursing degree now available in Cumming

UNG's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is expanding to a third campus, as UNG's Cumming Campus is offering the BSN to students for the first time in fall 2025.

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