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College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

A multifaceted and interdisciplinary educational experience in the nation's health care capital.

Study in the Nation's Health Care Capital

Nestled among the green hills of the health care capital of the world the Belmont’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offers a multifaceted and interdisciplinary educational experience that will lead to the career you seek. Whether you’re considering working in pharmacy, exercise science, public health, physical therapy, social work, mental health counseling, or occupational therapy, our graduates significantly exceed national certification measures in their fields of study.

“Real world” preparation is one of our biggest priorities. This is why we offer simulations and collaborative environments that promote cross practice learning and a team approach to patient care—exactly like the one you’ll see on the job. Our dedicated, expert faculty bring their real-life expertise and passion to prepare students for real-world practice—while cultivating a Christ-centered community of learning and service. Our collaborative partners in Nashville include Ascension, HCA Healthcare and Vanderbilt—allowing our students opportunities to connect with hundreds of clinical sites and experts where they can gain valuable hands-on experience.

Experiential Learning

Nashville provides incredibly unique training opportunities that are available to all students outside the classroom including clinical experiences, simulation, service and more. These hands-on, experiential trainings will ensure you are able successfully launch your career immediately upon graduation.

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Occupational therapy and physical therapy students work with interior design students in an environmental modification inter-professional exercise.

State-of-the-Art Facilities & Interprofessional Learning

You’ll learn and train alongside other health care students in our state-of-the-art labs and simulation centers, mimicking the real-world environment of clinical care. You will conduct research and participate in simulation trainings in labs that are set up exactly like the environments you’ll go on to work in.

College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

By the Numbers

1,000+
Health care focused students on campus
7,600
Square feet of dedicated health care simulation space
44
Patient simulators for hands-on training
High
Pass rates on licensure and certification exams
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