Why Choose HRS?

Our programs prepare students to excel in all aspects of professional practice—integrating theory, hands-on experience and research—through an innovative and comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes collaboration within the health care team.

Students benefit from unmatched clinical experiences anchored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, a world-class academic medical center recognized for excellence in patient care, research and education. Additional opportunities are available through nationally recognized and respected partners such as Nationwide Children’s Hospital and other top-rated health care facilities throughout central Ohio.

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We value a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives!

HRS promotes a welcoming and supportive learning environment where anyone can comfortably join in or confidently stand out. Our nationally and internationally recognized faculty bring real-world experience, research experience and practical resources to our students. Many of our faculty are practitioners – it’s not unusual for a faculty member to see patients in the clinic and then instruct students in the classroom, all in the same day. Additionally, our faculty author the most important textbooks in their field; utilized not only in HRS classrooms but in others across the nation.

We're your training ground for the future!

With distinctive in-class and out-of-class opportunities, HRS assists students with molding their education into a meaningful and rewarding career. As a result, our graduates are leaders in their fields, using their knowledge of advanced techniques and technology to deliver quality health care across the globe.

HRS students experience nearly 100% job placement within three months of graduation. Our students who choose to continue their education in graduate or professional programs have multiple program admission offers.

We offer a personal approach to learning!

Our intimate learning environment allows faculty to know your name. Class sizes, averaging between 15-40 students, allow for individualized attention. HRS students learn, experience and conduct research alongside faculty who are industry and corporate experts in the newly renovated spaces within Atwell Hall.

We take a holistic approach to admissions—because you're more than just a GPA.

At the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (HRS), we’re committed to developing transformative leaders in health care. That’s why every HRS program uses a holistic admissions process—one that looks at the full picture of who you are, not just your academic record.

Each part of your application helps us understand your story:

Your academic achievements show your preparation and potential.
Your background and life experiences reveal your resilience and perspective.
Your personal statement and activities highlight your character, interests and what drives you.

We want to know how you’ll grow, contribute and thrive—not only in our programs, but as a future health care professional. No two students are the same, and we value the unique path each applicant brings. Whether you’ve balanced school with work, sports/activities, family responsibilities or other commitments, we consider your accomplishments in context.

Our goal is to build a dynamic, supportive learning environment where every student can succeed—and that starts with how we review applications.

Academic Excellence

An important criterion for admission into an HRS program is academic excellence. We look at the applicant’s preparation and potential to succeed. We expect you to challenge yourself academically and to do very well. The most important credential for evaluating your academic record is your marks in prerequisite coursework. Our evaluation goes beyond any numerical formula. Although each program has a minimum GPA requirement, academic performance is merely one part of the whole.