Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences

The mission of the Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences is to advance clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic practices in health care through excellence in teaching developed within a culture of interprofessional collaboration.

The Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences (CDS) is committed to supporting teaching, learning, research, and clinical experiences that foster an inclusive and diverse community of people and cultures based on mutual respect and understanding. We recognize the value that diverse perspectives and lived experiences bring to our learning community and to the communities our graduates serve.

CDS embraces all aspects of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity while simultaneously rejecting all forms of prejudice and discrimination including those based on age, gender and gender identity, race, color and ethnicity, nationality and national origin, ancestry, religious affiliation and creed, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, political affiliation, physical and mental abilities, veteran and active armed service status, job responsibilities and experience, education and training.

We are the largest comprehensive, fully accredited university in the Kansas City area. Our faculty are leaders in their fields — and they're within reach. Our 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio means professors know their students' names and take mentorship seriously.

Our students come from all 50 states and 85+ countries, enriching our community with diverse perspectives. And with more than 125 academic areas, our students have a lot of opportunities to explore on their way to discovering and creating their perfect career.

We're at the heart of a thriving urban area, and the city's life and energy influence everything that happens here. We are Kansas City's university.