College of Health Sciences

You’ll find a community of inquisitive and caring faculty and students engaged in rigorous academic programs and innovative research. Make the world a better place by supporting patients and athletes as they heal and flourish in life. Challenge yourself at University of Lynchburg and prepare for a rewarding career helping others.

Our community will guide you through a rigorous curriculum, and you’ll benefit from valuable real-life clinical experience. The contacts you make open doors to professional opportunities.

Develop relationships with award-winning faculty; collaborate on research projects; make an impact; change the world.

The College of Health Sciences is comprised of the School of Nursing, the School of Physical Therapy, and the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program. Undergraduate programs include Exercise Physiology, Health Promotion, and Nursing. Community outreach is achieved throughout these disciplines and through the Beard Center on Aging at the University of Lynchburg.

Schools

Three nursing students helping a patient out of bed

School of Nursing

A Doctor of Physical Therapy student works with a patient

School of Physical Therapy

Student, Alumni, and Faculty Spotlights

Sloane Kelly ’22, ’24 MPAM

Sloane Kelly '22, '24 MPAM found a welcoming community of fellow students and professors while studying at Lynchburg as a health promotion major, which helped drive her to pursue a Master of PA Medicine.

Emily Guthrie ’18 MPH

Emily Guthrie '18 MPH credits engaging courses and one-on-one support from her professors in preparing her for her job with the Lynchburg Health Department, making an impact on overall community well-being.

Price Blair, PhD

Whether it's with graduate health science students learning about the nervous system or in honors classes about Bruce Springsteen, Price Blair has a passion for teaching that shows.

Jeff Taylor Jr. ’11, ’15 DPT

Now a pro sports physical therapist, Jeff Taylor '11, '15 DPT traces his successes all the way back through grad school to lessons he learned in Lynchburg undergrad exercise physiology classes.

Lacey Teal ’21, ’22 MPH

Studying health promotion at Lynchburg, Lacey Teal '21, '22 MPH found strong support from her professors, fine-tuned her career goals, and netted a promising internship while following through with her master's.

Yazmine Jones ’23 MSAT

While studying at Lynchburg, Yazmine Jones '23 MSAT has valued the relationships she's built with her professors in the athletic training program and said she thinks "every moment is a learning moment."

Jordan Cannon ’23 MSAT

Jordan Cannon '23 MSAT knew that the rigorous curriculum, small class sizes, and caring professors in Lynchburg's program made it the perfect fit for her as an aspiring athletic trainer.

J.T. Podell ’15 DPT

As a Lynchburg student, J.T. Podell '15 DPT benefited from personal attention from his professors. Now, working in rehab and training in the pro sports world, he makes it a point to relay his own experience to his staff.

Christian Kumar ’22

Christian Kumar '22 is taking what he's learned at Lynchburg — from getting his bachelor's degree in exercise physiology and leadership roles across campus — to pursue a doctorate at Belmont University.

W. Allen Moore, PhD, PT

Students in Lynchburg's Doctor of Physical Therapy program learn to see "exercise as medicine" from W. Allen Moore. As the program's director, he's committed to prioritizing student growth and success.

Patricia Aronson, PhD, LAT, LPTA, ATC

It's plain to see Dr. Pat Aronson's devotion to athletic training. Her passion is infectious across campus and her professional laurels and awards (up to the national hall of fame level!) speak for themselves.

Jamar Hawkins ’04

Studying health promotion at Lynchburg as a first-generation college student led Jamar Hawkins '04 to follow a career in public health policy, which he's taken all the way to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Erik Oehler ’20

At Lynchburg, Erik Oehler '20 said he was among people who truly wanted to create positive change in other's lives. He realized his goals with a major in exercise physiology and plenty of support in earning it.

Michael Phifer ’22 MSAT

The combination of challenges and support at Lynchburg's athletic training program led Michael Phifer '22 MSAT along multiple clinical rotations in the area and culminated in him becoming Nelson County High School's head athletic trainer.

News

Record-holding Lynchburg swimmer heads to Chile for 2023 Parapan American Games

Record-holding Lynchburg swimmer heads to Chile for 2023 Parapan American Games

November 9, 2023

MSAT student serving on Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Student Senate

MSAT student serving on Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Student Senate

November 8, 2023

DPT and MSAT programs form partnership to offer both degrees in four years

DPT and MSAT programs form partnership to offer both degrees in four years

October 25, 2023

University of Lynchburg professor leads ‘tick talks’ to raise awareness of tick-borne diseases for Lyme Disease Awareness Month

University of Lynchburg professor leads ‘tick talks’ to raise awareness of tick-borne diseases for Lyme Disease Awareness Month

April 21, 2023

Hornets soccer star, DPT grad realizes World Cup dream with U.S. Amputee Soccer team

Hornets soccer star, DPT grad realizes World Cup dream with U.S. Amputee Soccer team

December 13, 2022

Lynchburg DPT alums ‘face off’ in NHL season opener

Lynchburg DPT alums ‘face off’ in NHL season opener

October 25, 2022

PA Medicine students use virtual reality to get ‘real life’ experience

PA Medicine students use virtual reality to get ‘real life’ experience

September 23, 2022

Lynchburg named among best in Virginia for criminology, public health, education, environmental and sports sciences

Lynchburg named among best in Virginia for criminology, public health, education, environmental and sports sciences

September 20, 2022

MSAT program at Lynchburg builds relationships with HBCUs

MSAT program at Lynchburg builds relationships with HBCUs

June 23, 2022

‘Give now’: Trustee, legacy graduate says donors shouldn’t delay scholarship support

‘Give now’: Trustee, legacy graduate says donors shouldn’t delay scholarship support

June 6, 2022