Build You Future in Healthcare
The School of Health Sciences at St. Edward’s University prepares compassionate, skilled professionals to improve health, wellbeing and quality of life for individuals and communities.
With nursing education at every level, students can prepare to enter the profession, advance their clinical expertise or grow as leaders who strengthen healthcare teams, organizations and systems.
Our doctorate program in occupational therapy prepares students to help people build or regain the skills they need to participate fully in everyday life, while our health systems and administration program develops professionals ready to lead and improve how care is delivered. The school also encourages flexible, career-focused certificates that provide practical training for in-demand healthcare support roles.
Whether you’re taking your first step into healthcare, preparing for a hands-on clinical career or advancing as a healthcare leader, you’ll gain the knowledge, experience and sense of purpose to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Our Current Programs
The School of Health Sciences' programs and certifications answer the growing demand for healthcare professionals in Texas and beyond.
Our Departments
The School of Health Sciences is comprised of two academic departments, offering pathways for a variety of students to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and to the post-baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy.
Department of Nursing
Students are trained to deliver compassionate care and respond to the needs of the workforce. Learn more about this department, the degrees it offers and the faculty.
Department of Occupational Therapy
Students focus on helping individuals of all ages achieve and maintain meaningful participation in everyday activities through hands-on exercises and didactic training.
Our Facilities
Classes and labs take place in our new lab facilities where students engage in hands-on education that emphasizes simulated learning, clinical practices and compassionate care.
The newly designed Simulation Learning and Resource Center enhances hands-on learning and simulation experiences critical for the healthcare field. These modern labs provide an immersive environment where students can develop and refine their clinical skills before entering real-world practice.
Dean’s Message
Dear Future Health Sciences Students:
I want to offer you a Blue and Gold hilltop welcome from the School of Health Sciences! You will find no better place to live, learn, and engage than St. Edward’s University. We have much to offer and a uniqueness you will find nowhere else.
Dramatic changes in the healthcare environment are impacting professional healthcare practices in a variety of settings and providing new opportunities for expanding the role and function of healthcare professionals.
Beginning in Fall 2023, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs teach students foundational knowledge and clinical skills with a focus on leadership, policy, ethics, and diversity to create a more just and inclusive healthcare environment. Through Fall 2028, The School of Health Sciences will roll out additional academic programs to support professional advancement in the field, including post-baccalaureate programs for nurses, occupational therapists, physician assistants, and physical therapists.
We aim to educate healthcare professionals with a passion for addressing inequities and disparities across communities and to be a positive impact on the lives of those they care for.
Come explore our campus and see why we call the hilltop home!
Sincerely,
Donna Beuk, EdD
Dean, School of Health Sciences
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The School of Health Sciences Is Growing
The landscape of health sciences education and professional need within Central Texas communities are evolving rapidly, reflecting advancements in technology and a growing emphasis on approaches that overcomes healthcare disparities. Over the next several years, exciting developments at the School of Health Sciences are anticipated, including four new post-baccalaureate programs.
Upcoming Academic Programs
- Next Cohort: Master of Science in Nursing Spring 2027
- Next Cohort: Doctor of Occupational Therapy in Fall 2027
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in Fall 2027
- Doctor of Physical Therapy in Summer/Fall 2028
The upcoming academic programs will be added to our existing programs in the School of Health Sciences and related programs that enhance the student's academic experience:
Current Programs
- Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (TBSN)
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
- Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
- Health Sciences and Administration
- Advanced Spanish for Health and Helping Professions Certificate
Pre-Professional Pathways
- Pre-Dental
- Pre-Medical
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Health Professions Advisory Committee
Related Programs in the School of Natural Sciences
- Kinesiology
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at St. Edward’s University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The pre-licensure BSN program has received initial approval from Texas Board of Nursing Education.
The master's degree program in nursing and post-graduate APRN certificate program at St. Edward’s University is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.