Prepare for a graduate degree program at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS).
SHRS offers graduate programs for those looking to enter a profession, advance in their field or switch careers. Some health care professions require a master’s or doctoral degree and may also require specific prerequisite coursework to get started in the field. SHRS has several offerings to get you where you want to be, wherever you are on your health career journey. You must hold a bachelor’s degree to apply and be considered for admission into SHRS’ graduate programs.
Our undergraduate programs are great pathways to our graduate degrees, however, a variety of educational backgrounds are reviewed and admitted.
SHRS is dedicated to developing a diverse health care workforce that can bring a variety of skills, backgrounds and lived experiences to their practice to customize patient care across specialties.
Each program may be subject to their own application portal and fees, deadlines and program start dates. Explore the programming that interests you!
The SHRS Assured Graduate Pathways (SAGP) initiative offers students in select undergraduate majors at the University of Pittsburgh the opportunity for early application review—and in some cases, assured admission—to eligible SHRS graduate programs.
To be considered, students must submit a complete application following the application process for their program of interest. This application should be submitted by the early SAGP deadline if one has been set by the program. Learn more about the qualifying criteria for the participating programs by visiting the pages for their programs.
How do I sign up to be considered for the SHRS Assured Graduate Pathway?
No advance sign-up is required for this initiative!
Why am I not assured admission through every program participating in the SAGP?
Some SHRS graduate programs have enrollment limits due to accreditation requirements or restricted availability of clinical placements. To maintain program quality and meet professional training standards, we cap the number of seats available through SAGP. As a result, not all qualified applicants may be assured admission—even within participating programs.
What additional application materials are needed?
No additional materials are required beyond the standard full application (transcripts, essays, recommendation letters, shadowing hours, etc.) for your program of interest. Simply follow the application instructions outlined by the program and be sure to submit all required materials by the SAGP deadline, if one is specified.
Why do some programs require an early application deadline?
Programs with limited enrollment—often due to the availability of clinical placements—may require an early application deadline. This helps ensure that your application is reviewed while there are still seats available.
I am a University of Pittsburgh student on the Greensburg, Johnstown or Bradford campus. Am I eligible for this initiative?
Yes, all Pitt students who meet the criteria are eligible, regardless of the campus they attend. Please share your interest with an enrollment specialist at enroll@shrs.pitt.edu.
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