Programs & Degrees

Loma Linda University offers a variety of higher educational opportunities in some of today's most sought-after health care professions for individuals who are interested in achieving maximum career excellence.

Not only do our graduates leave Loma Linda University with a quality education from a world-renown institution, they leave Loma Linda University with a sense of compassion to serve others and the knowledge, skills, and training to lead the way in advancing the future of health care.

Basic Sciences                                                                                 

• Introductory courses in anatomy & physiology, physics, chemistry, and microbiology

Continuing Education

• Day seminars/courses for alumni and working professionals in various allied health professions 

Cardiopulmonary Sciences

• Emergency Medical Care (Bachelor's) July 1st Application Deadline
• Respiratory Care (Bachelor's) September 1st Application Deadline
• Respiratory Care (Post-professional Bachelor's) September 1st Application Deadline
• Respiratory Care (Certificate)|
  

Clinical Laboratory Science

• Cytotechnology (Bachelor's) July 1 2009 Application Deadline
• Cytotechnology (Certificate) July 1 2009 Application Deadline
• Clinical Laboratory Science (Bachelor's) July 1 Application Deadline
• Phlebotomy (Certificate)  Check website for next available course

Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology)

• (Bachelor's) June 30 Application Deadline 
• (Master's) February 1 Application Deadline
• (Transitional Master's) March 1 Application Deadline

Graduate Studies

• Doctorate degree offerings in the fields of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Sciences and Nutrition and Dietetics
• Master of Science in Health Professions Education-Apply Anytime
• Certificate in Health Professions Education- Apply Anytime

Health Information Management

• Coding Specialist (Certificate) August 30 Application Deadline
• Health Information Administration (Bachelor's) Sept 1 Application Deadline
• Health Information Administration (Certificate) Sept 1 Application Deadline
• HIT Progression (Bachelor's) Sept 1 Application Deadline - Online program

Life Support Education

• Life Support Education (CPR and other medical certification day courses available)

Nutrition and Dietetic Sciences

• Dietetic Technology (Associate degree) August 1 Application Deadline
• Nutrition and Dietetics (Bachelor's) August 1 Application Deadline
• Nutrition and Dietetics (Master's)  August 1 Application Deadline
• Nutritional Care Management (Master's) Online Program August 1 Application Deadline

Occupational Therapy Sciences

• Entry-level Master's January 15th -Application Deadline
• Post-professional Master's -June 1st Application Deadline
• Doctorate-begins Summer and Winter Quarters

Physical Therapy Sciences

• Physical Therapy Assistant (Associate's) May 1st Application Deadline
• Progression Doctorate (DPT)
• Entry-level Doctorate (DPT)
• Post Professional Master's (PPMPT)  April 1st Application Deadline
• Post Professional Doctorate (PPDPT)  Quarterly
• (DSc) Doctorate Quarterly
• (Post-professional Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics September 1 Application Deadline

Physician Assistant Sciences

• (Master's) November 1st Application Deadline

Radiation Technology Sciences

• Associate of Science in Medical Radiography 
• Associate of Science in Cardiac Electrophysiology- New program beginning Fall 2011
• Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration (Online program
• Bachelor of Science in Radiation Sciences  (Online program) 
• Master of Science in Radiologist Assistant  (Online program) 
• Master of Science in Radiation Sciences (Online program)
• Certificate in Imaging Informatics  (Online program)
• Certifcate in Nuclear Medicine   March 1, Application Deadline 
• Certificate in Special Imaging (CT & MRI) (New shorter, individual programs)
• Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography March 1, Application Deadline 
• Certificate in Radiation Therapy
• Certificate in Dosimetry
• Certificate in Cardiac Electrophysiology  June 1 Application Deadline- New program Fall 2010

Rehabilitation Sciences

• Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD) Contact Dept Director before applying for this program.