Our online graduate program empowers students from around the world to support health & wellbeing through their creativity.
Earning a
Master's Degree
or
Graduate Certificate
with the UF Center for Arts in Medicine distinguishes you as a credentialed
arts in health professional, infusing your career with the science of creativity. Develop creative skills, programs, and arts-based research approaches that apply to a wide range of sectors, including medicine, public health, arts & culture, education, community development, social work, corporate training, and more!
Artists, administrators, educators, creatives, clinicians, and others looking to improve individual and collective health and wellness the the power of the arts are encouraged to apply!
"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity"
- World Health Organization, 2020
of US hospitals already offer some form of arts program.
arts in health programs and counting in Florida alone.
Our student to faculty ratio. Small classes, big ideas.
The average age of our diverse student body.
Watch below to learn about the field of arts in health and the differences between arts in medicine and arts in public health.
M.A. in Arts in Medicine
2 Years (35 Credits)
Hands-on practice in a range of settings plus electives and a research capstone
GC in Arts in Public Health
1 Year (12 - 15 Credits)
Hands-on community-oriented practice
GC in Arts in Medicine
10 Months (12 Credits)
Hands-on healthcare-oriented practice
Combination Degree (up to 12 Credits)
UF Bachelor's + Online M.A.
UF undergrads can save time & tuition toward our MA with an online head start.
Complete the request information form to book a Zoom or phone appointment with one of our enrollment advisors. We can answer questions about:
All tracks teach arts & health history, theory, practice, and professionalism in the field. Our faculty are industry experts and teach using the latest arts-based/qualitative/quantitative evidence and program models around the world. Together, you'll design, implement, and evaluate intentional arts programs that foster connection and health in your community.
Spring 2025 (early): October 1, 2024
Spring 2025 (final): November 1, 2024
• Anyone who has completed a regionally accredited U.S. Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) can apply!
• Students in our program have held degrees in the arts, humanities, business, education, social work, public health, nursing, medicine, mental health, or related fields. Any degree is acceptable for those with strong creative proficiency.
• Our students represent a broad range of diverse perspectives and backgrounds. They join us during all stages of their careers, from beginning their undergraduate degree at UF to reentering the work force after retirement. Artists, innovators, leaders and lifelong learners interested study with us to bring the restorative power of the arts into their careers and communities.
• NO GRE required!
Arts in health, also referred to as arts in medicine, is a field dedicated to supporting and enhancing health through creative experiences. This field integrates literary, performing, visual arts, and design into healthcare and public health contexts. Research indicates that the integration of the arts into our health systems can improve both individual- and population-level health measures and outcomes
Online Master of Arts (M.A.) in Arts in Medicine
Online Graduate Certificate (GC) in Arts in Medicine
Online Graduate Certificate (GC) in Arts in Public Health
Federal financial aid is available at the University of Florida for Master's students only. Please visit FAFSA.gov to apply for federal financial aid as early as possible. Graduate Certificate students do not qualify for federal financial aid. Students must apply/ update their FAFSA applications every year.
We offer a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Arts in Medicine, as well as two Graduate Certificates (GC) tracks: Arts in Medicine or Arts in Public Health. You can read more details about each of our graduate offerings by clicking here. The application steps for each differ slightly so please click here for information about how to apply. You are invited to contact us to submit your specific questions and set up an appointment to speak with us over the phone or through video conference.
Applications are accepted at all times for our Fall (August) and Spring (January) starting cohorts. We have two early deadlines and two final deadlines each year. Visit the How to Apply page to learn more and review each step to see the latest deadlines.
Yes, you can complete the program on a schedule that meets your needs. Our core courses are subdivided into 8-week half-terms so you can easily take one class at a time and still finish 6 credit hours every 16-week semester.
Please be advised that MA students using federal financial aid should always ​consult their financial aid advisor before choosing their course schedule to ensure the satisfaction of any particular credit-hour requirements for financial aid.
Join arts in health leaders from around the world in making a difference. Promoting health one creative moment at a time.
Alumni
Aly Maier received her Master of Arts (M.A.) in Arts in Medicine in 2018. She serves as Senior Director of Arts & Wellbeing at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Alumni
Linh Dang received her Arts in Medicine Graduate Certificate in 2016 and serves as Cook County Health’s Chief Experience Officer in Chicago.
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