The mission of the School of Allied Health at the University of Alaska Anchorage is to educate and develop allied health professionals to serve all Alaskans.
School of allied health
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Six-credit course
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Endorsement Certificate
Bachelor of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Phlebotomy
Occupational Endorsement Certificate
Occupational Endorsement Certificate
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Applied Science
NEWS & Stories
Almost half of UAA students have experienced food insecurity. UAA offers several resources to combat hunger and food insecurity, including the Seawolf Food Pantry, which supplies non-perishable foods, as well as three-day emergency food support.
Dr. Corrie Whitmore, an associate professor in the Division of Population Health Sciences, and her team at UAA’s Center for Behavioral Health Research and Services are celebrating the recent publication of a new article. The paper, which was published in the Dec. 2025 issue of Nursing for Women’s Health, offers a framework and actionable strategies for nurses to improve communication and patient experience in discussions around substance use and contraception.
School of Social Work Assistant Professor Amana Mbise and ISER Research Assistant Professor Nathan West are exploring the relationships that Black barbershops play in men's health. Their community-based research prioritizes the lived experiences of the men they talk to, and is revealing how barbershops function not just as grooming spaces, but as social and cultural hubs.
As a neonatal nurse practitioner at Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital and adjunct faculty member for the UAA School of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice alumna and graduate student hooding ceremony speaker for the fall Class of 2025 Stacy Brunquist weaves education into everything she does — training new caregivers, guiding parents learning to care for their newborns, and sharing knowledge with professionals from Utqiaġvik to Sitka.
On Nov. 13, the College of Health hosted a legislative event highlighting the Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy (ACFTA) in the Health Sciences Building. Co-led by Nursing Professor Angelia Trujillo, D.N.P., and Social Work Professor Kathi Trawver, Ph.D., the event brought together health care professionals, community partners, and legislators to learn more about ACFTA’s mission.
student opportunities
The School of Allied Health is home to two clubs at UAA. Learn more about the Medical Laboratory Science Club and Pre-Pharmacy Club by visiting the Student Opportunities page.
The School of Allied Health provides a variety of scholarship opportunities for allied health students. Learn more about the UAA School of Allied Health Administration Scholarship, Second Chance Scholarship, Alaska Pharmacists Association Pharmacy Technician Scholarship, and Alaska Pharmacists Association Pre-Pharmacy Scholarships available.
Contact Us:
Phone: (907) 786-4346
Email: uaa_alliedhealth@alaska.edu
UAA School of Allied Health
Allied Health Sciences Building
3500 Seawolf Drive, Suite 148
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Mailing Address:
UAA School of Allied Health
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive, AHS 148
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
