Are you interested in a career in healthcare?
Do you want to make a difference by caring for others? At Cedarville University, you can prepare for a healthcare career that honors Christ.
Whether you're planning to study premed, nursing, pharmacy, or another medical field, you'll get a top-quality education that gets you ready for your future. And with every class taught from a biblical worldview, you’ll learn to serve others with compassion and the mind of Christ.
Healthcare Degree Options at Cedarville
Want to make a real difference in people’s lives? At Cedarville University, you’ll be equipped to become a compassionate, skilled healthcare professional who serves Christ through every patient interaction.
What Can You Expect From Cedarville's Healthcare Programs?
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Biblical Worldview
All of our healthcare-focused courses are built on the solid foundation of Scripture. Gain the skills you need to serve Christ wherever He leads.
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Excellent Preparation
Cedarville's healthcare-focused curricula will equip you with the training and skills you need to serve as a healthcare practitioner, making you a valuable member of a healthcare team.
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State-of-the-Art Facilities
You will enjoy classes, labs, and collaboration with your peers and faculty in beautiful facilities with the latest technologies available.
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Vibrant Community
You’ll experience vibrant community, including daily chapel, student organizations, and fun campus activities.
Why Pursue a Healthcare Degree at Cedarville?
At Cedarville University, you'll be trained to become a caring, skilled medical professional who uses your gifts to help others and share Christ's love. Whether you’re heading straight into your career or planning to continue with grad school, you'll be ready.
Explore the Path That Fits You
- Allied Health: Start with a strong foundation and get ready for graduate programs in Chiropractic, Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), or Physician Assistant (PA) studies.
- Athletic Training: Choose a flexible program that fits your goals — whether you're starting in undergrad or ready to pursue your master’s.
- PA (Physician Assistant) Studies: Through a Christ-centered program, you'll develop strong medical skills to care for the whole person — body, mind, and soul.
- Nursing: Learn how to care for patients with excellence and compassion. Our nursing program prepares you to serve for life as a Christian nurse.
- Pharmacy: Become a pharmacist who combines expert knowledge with Christlike compassion to better the lives of your patients.
- Premed and Preprofessional Programs: Prepare for medical school with a reputation for excellence. You’ll grow in academic skill, professional know-how, and Christ-centered care.
- Psychology: Discover how people think, feel, and grow. This degree helps you succeed in mental health careers — or wherever God calls you next.
- Social Work: Want to make a difference? Help people, shine light in hard places, and be a world-changer through a Christ-centered social work degree.
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Cedarville’s nursing program has greatly contributed to my growth as a nurse, student, and follower of Christ. My professors have equipped me to care for patients while instilling in me the importance of representing Christ in all that I do. Thanks to Cedarville, I feel ready and able to fulfill my calling in the healthcare profession.
Emily Greenhouse ’22 
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I am always amazed by my professors, who are incredibly knowledgeable and involved in their scientific disciplines, yet still invest in their students academically and spiritually. I am confident that I have gained a comprehensive understanding of the biological and chemical sciences and that this knowledge will set me apart in graduate school. I feel so privileged to attend a university that is uniquely committed to teaching science with both excellence and a biblical foundation.
Lauren Setzkorn, School of Science and Mathematics 
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Throughout my four years at Cedarville, the professors in the School of Allied Health and Psychology have encouraged me regularly and challenged me to become a better student. I am grateful that I attend a school where the professors genuinely care about my development as a person, as a Christian, and as a future professional.
Stephen Bailey '21 School of Allied Health and Psychology 
More Ways to Explore Healthcare at Cedarville
Healthcare Exploration Day
Are you interested in healthcare but unsure which field will best suit your gifts and goals? This one-day visit event is designed to provide students like you a chance to learn about all that our healthcare programs have to offer.
During your visit, you will be able to choose two programs to survey, hear from current Cedarville faculty, and experience our state-of-the-art facilities up close. We look forward to welcoming you to campus!
Who: All high school students and their parents who are interested in learning more about our healthcare programs. Programs to be featured include:
- Athletic Training
- Nursing
- Allied Health
- Pharmacy
- Science and Math (pre-med)
- PA (Physician Assistant) Studies
- Social Work
- Psychology
- EMT
Where: Cedarville University
Healthcare Exploration Camp
Join us for Healthcare Exploration Camp to learn more about the opportunities in healthcare. This weeklong summer camp will give you an introduction to the diverse opportunities that are available in healthcare, including Cedarville’s wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs.
During the week, you will meet with professors, current students, and healthcare professionals serving in the allied health, athletic training, PA, nursing, emergency medicine, and pharmacy fields. You will tour our state-of-the-art labs and facilities, learn what it takes to be licensed or certified in the different health fields, and discover how you can prepare now as a high school student.
Come and explore how God might be calling you to serve Him by serving others as a healthcare professional.
Who: Christian students entering grades 10 through 12, or incoming Cedarville freshmen who would like to learn more about the many opportunities in healthcare.
Where: Cedarville University