Nursing and Health Sciences

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Explore Your Passion for Nursing and Health Sciences

Care for individuals. Strengthen communities. Improve lives. Goshen College’s Nursing and Public Health programs are built on a tradition of excellence, compassion, and innovation. As the home of Indiana’s first bachelor’s degree in nursing, we continue to lead the way with hands-on education, advanced graduate offerings, and a commitment to health equity.

Find the program that fits you best and take the next step toward a life of purpose and care.

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Why Choose Goshen College for Nursing and Health Sciences?

Goshen College has been at the forefront of health education for over 70 years. Our programs emphasize cultural humility, holistic care, and hands-on learning from day one. Nursing students train in our state-of-the-art nursing simulation suite located in the recently renovated Westlawn building, designed to prepare students for real clinical environments.

We offer undergraduate, master’s (MSN), and doctoral (DNP) nursing programs, giving students multiple entry points into professional healthcare careers. View our accreditation and professional licensure disclosure statements.

Our public health program equips students to address today’s most pressing health challenges through community-based research, education, and advocacy.

Nursing and Health Sciences Programs

All Majors & Minors

  • Exercise Science

    Physical therapy, athletic training and strength and conditioning careers all start with Goshen College's hands-on exercise science major.

  • Nursing

    Earn a nursing degree at Goshen College, home to Indiana's oldest BSN program, with clinical training in the Center for Nursing and Public Health.

  • Physical Education

    Physical education majors and minors at Goshen College learn to teach, coach and promote lifelong wellness through hands-on school and fitness placements.

  • Pre-Dentistry

    Goshen College's pre-dentistry program builds a strong biology and chemistry foundation, plus shadowing and application support for dental school.

  • Pre-Medicine

    Goshen College's pre-medicine program combines rigorous coursework, early research and pre-health advising to ready you for medical school and the MCAT.

  • Pre-Pharmacy

    Whether you plan to become a clinical pharmacist, work in pharmaceutical research, or manage a community pharmacy, GC prepares you for the next step with relevant coursework, hands-on learning and mentoring from faculty who care about your success.

  • Pre-Physical Therapy

    If you're considering a career in physical therapy, Goshen College provides a rigorous, hands-on pathway that prepares you for advanced study in this high-demand health field.

  • Public Health

    Whether you plan to work in community health, epidemiology or health policy—or pursue graduate study in public health, medicine or healthcare administration—being a public health major or minor at Goshen College will prepare you to make a meaningful impact.

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    Graduate Programs

      Start Your Journey at Goshen College

      Whether you’re called to the bedside or the community, your future in health starts here.

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