Western University of Health Sciences

Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU), established in 1977 in Pomona, California, stands as a distinctive private research university dedicated to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals. With its motto "Educare, Sanare, Coniunctim" (To Teach, To Heal, Together), WesternU has grown from its roots as the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP), the first osteopathic medical school west of the Rocky Mountains, into a comprehensive institution offering over twenty academic programs across multiple colleges.

The university is recognized for its pioneering spirit, having established the first new veterinary medical school in the United States since 1983, and California's inaugural online Family Nurse Practitioner program. Its academic strength lies in a diverse array of health sciences programs, including dentistry, optometry, podiatric medicine, pharmacy, and graduate nursing, all professionally accredited. WesternU embraces innovative learning, exemplified by its Virtual Reality Learning Center, which augments anatomy instruction across various disciplines.

Prospective students and their families will find a vibrant and community-focused environment at WesternU. The university operates extensive patient care facilities in both California and Oregon, offering hands-on learning opportunities while serving the public with medical, dental, eye care, pharmacy, and even veterinary services through its Pet Health Center. With an additional campus in Lebanon, Oregon, WesternU provides a unique multi-campus experience, fostering a collaborative and interprofessional approach to health education and practice.