Elevate Your Social Work Career With a Master’s Degree From UF

As a social worker, you’re on the front lines, helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges while championing their well-being. To truly make a difference in today’s healthcare environment, it’s essential to understand the medical and biological factors affecting your clients.

That’s where the University of Florida’s online master’s degree in medical physiology and aging comes in. This program bridges the gap between social work and medical science, providing the knowledge and skills needed to collaborate with healthcare professionals and explore new career opportunities.

Why Pursue a Medical Physiology and Aging Degree?

For healthcare, clinical or mental health social workers, understanding healthcare dynamics is an essential part of making informed decisions and communicating effectively with medical professionals and clients. Our online program provides the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in both social work and medical environments.

Our online program could be the perfect fit if you want to:

• Deepen your understanding of medical conditions and their impact on clients’ lives.
• Enhance communication and collaboration with doctors, nurses and other medical staff.
• Improve patient care.
• Specialize in medical social work, where knowledge of medical conditions, treatment protocols and medication management is key.
• Help shape healthcare policies and advocate for public health and patient rights.
• Educate clients, families and communities about health conditions, treatment options and wellness practices.
• Explore new career opportunities in healthcare, academia or public health organizations.

Study On Your Terms

Our courses are entirely online, allowing you to study whenever and wherever it suits you. Whether you want to work ahead or revisit a challenging topic, you have the flexibility to manage your coursework around your personal and professional commitments.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Apply now and start becoming a more knowledgeable, effective and empathetic social worker. Join a community dedicated to blending social work with medical science for a healthier, more inclusive society.

Explore Your Options

Not ready to commit to a full degree? No problem. Enroll in courses as a non-degree seeking student to take a course or two, gain specialized skills and see if this path is right for you.

This flexible option is great for those who are:

• Bolstering their resume to stand out from the competition.
• Curious about the medical field as a future career path.
• Interested in trying out our online learning environment.

Embark on your journey with us and expand your impact as a social worker. The world needs professionals like you who are ready to integrate social work with medical expertise.

Do you have questions? Our student outreach and engagement specialists are here to help. Send us your questions, and we’ll get back to you soon.