Explore Your Calling Here
The School of Health Professions at Samford University offers students a broad range of specialties and fields of study. Our mission is to prepare leaders in a Christian environment who promote health, wellness and quality of life through excellence professionalism, scholarship, and service.
100%
SLP PRAXIS Pass Rate (2024–25)
100%
Employment Rate for Doctor of Physical Therapy students within 6 Months of graduation (2024)
97%
First-time pass rate for PA students on the national certifying examination for the past three years. (2024)
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” - 1 Peter 4:10
Undergraduate Degrees
Our undergraduate programs prepare students for careers in health care, research and service in five health-related fields: communication sciences and disorders, exercise science (pre-physical therapy), health sciences, sport administration and sports medicine (pre-medicine). Each program combines rigorous coursework with hands-on experiences to prepare students for graduate study or entry into the workforce.
Fast-track options are available in exercise science/physical therapy and CSDS/speech-language pathology, allowing qualified students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a graduate degree in less time.
Graduate Degrees
Students prepare for advanced professional roles through several graduate programs. With degrees that include the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) and Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology (MS-SLP) and Master of Science in Performance and Applied Sport Science (MSPASS), our programs equip graduates to deliver compassionate, team-based care in hospitals, clinics and beyond.
Faith and Health
The Office of Faith and Health helps students explore how their Christian faith connects with their future profession. Through seminars, service opportunities and mentoring, students are encouraged to view their work as a calling to serve others.
Interprofessional Education
Interprofessional education is a core part of the student experience. Students from health professions, nursing, pharmacy and public health learn alongside one another to build teamwork and communication skills essential for modern health care. Through collaborative simulations, shared courses and case studies, students gain a deeper understanding of their roles and how to provide better patient care as part of a team.
