School of Health Related Professions

General Admission Information and Policy

Refer to the SHRP General Admission Requirements Policy in PolicyTech for information.

Selection of applicants is made on a competitive basis. For admission purposes, the School of Health Related Professions at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) may give preference to residents of Mississippi, as defined by Miss. Codes §§ 37-103-7 and 37-103-13, and IHL Policy 610. The School of Health Related Professions currently only accepts admission applications from individuals who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.

The number of students admitted to each program within the school depends on the educational resources available to support the program.

Meeting qualifications does not ensure admission. No applicant is accepted until the admissions process is complete, which may include an interview by the appropriate program admission committee members. Applicants should not present themselves for interviews until requested, as interviews are scheduled as required. Those applicants whom the appropriate program admission committee deems advisable to interview are notified well in advance.

Application deadlines are:

Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management
Fall Admission	May 15
Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management (Progression)
Fall Admission	May 15
Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Administration
Summer Admission	March 1
Fall Admission	May 15
Bachelor of Science in Histotechnology
Fall Admission	April 1
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
Fall Admission	April 1
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (MLT-MLS Advanced Standing)
Fall Admission	July 1
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences (Traditional)
Fall Admission	February 15
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences (Advanced Standing)
Fall Admission	July 1
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Informatics
Fall Admission	May 15
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Leadership and Management
Fall Admission	May 15
Master of Health Informatics and Information Management
Fall Admission	May 15
Master of Health Systems Administration
Summer Admission	March 1
Master of Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Summer Admission	April 1
Master of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Summer Admission	April 1
Doctor of Health Administration
Summer Admission	February 1
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Summer Admission	October 1
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Summer Admission	October 1

Technical Standards

Technical standards for the School of Health Related Professions can be found in the SHRP General Admission Requirements Policy (in PolicyTech (item #3). Each department/program at the School of Health Related Professions has additional technical standards posted on their individual program's websites at www.umc.edu/shrp.

Tuition and Required Fees

Tuition and fees for the current academic year can be found on the institutional website. Non-resident online students will pay in-state tuition. Tuition is subject to change pending information from the Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL). Please contact the Department of Student Accounting at (601) 984-1060 for further information.

Student Complaints

Students have the right to complain without fear of retribution or retaliation from UMMC or its employees. Students should review the UMMC Student Complaint policy and may submit formal written complaints to the Office of Student Affairs within the Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs using the institutional UMMC Student Complaint Form.

School Technology/Tool/Supply Requirement

Each program at the School of Health Related Professions will have different technology/tool/supply requirements. Information will be provided to students during the onboarding process, in course syllabus documents, and on each individual program's Cost to Attend webpage located at www.umc.edu/shrp.