Western University of Health Sciences

Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) is a non-profit, private, graduate school for the health professions. The university campus includes nine major buildings located on 25 acres in downtown Pomona, California.

Founded in 1977 with a student body of 36, it now has over 2,000 students. The College of Veterinary Medicine was the first to open in the country in 20 years and the first in Southern California. WesternU is one of the largest graduate schools for the health professions in California offering twelve programs from five colleges.

All of the health care programs have professional accreditation, and the university is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The D.O. program is also accredited by the American Osteopathic Association.

Institutional mission
To produce, in a humanistic tradition, health care professionals and biomedical knowledge that will enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities.

Colleges and degrees offered

 * College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
 * College of Veterinary Medicine: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
 * College of Allied Health Professions: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT); Master of Science (MS) in Health Sciences; Master of Science (MS) in Physician Assistant Studies
 * College of Graduate Nursing: Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN/FNP); Master of Science in Nursing (MSN); Master of Science Nursing Entry (MSN-E); Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate
 * College of Pharmacy: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD); Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Studies (MSPS); Mid-Career Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)


 * 3 New Colleges coming in 2009 - College of Dentistry: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS); College of Optometry: Doctor of Optometry (OD); College of Podiatry: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

Impact in the community
WesternU has a medical center that offers primary care services to more than 10,000 clients a year regardless of their ability to pay. It is located only a few blocks away from the main WesternU campus.

The university is home to the nationally renowned Center for Disability Issues in the Health Professions.