School of Medicine and 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 the 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, and change the world. Community outreach is achieved throughout these disciplines and through the Beard Center on Aging at the University of Lynchburg.

The University of Lynchburg School of Medicine and Health Sciences offers several degree programs, including the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of PA Medicine (MPAM), and Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc).

The MHA equips you to excel in healthcare leadership and management, preparing you to tackle the complexities of the healthcare field. With a focus on leadership principles, our MHA program empowers you to drive change, innovate, and shape the future of healthcare.

The MPH gives you the knowledge, skills, and experiences you need to improve the health and well-being of diverse populations worldwide — and to lead others along the way.

Our nationally recognized MPAM program is designed to prepare students for a successful career as a physician assistant. The DMSc is perfect for those who want to advance their professional PA career in leadership, administration, and/or medical education, as well as for those interested in research and teaching.

The MPH offers experiential learning components like internships, community-based projects, or research. The MPAM and DMSc offer a unique blend of coursework, clinical experience, and research opportunities that will help you succeed in your chosen field.

Student, Alumni, and Faculty Spotlights

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."

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.

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.

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.

Brittany Hayden ’22

“I had an amazing group of professors with different backgrounds in their nursing careers,” she said. “My preceptor for clinical my junior year really helped me decide what kind of nurse I wanted to be."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mei White ’26

Having transferred to Lynchburg, Mei White '26 found herself on a supportive and enthusiastic swim team that's rooted her on as she's broken records and trained for the Parapan American Games and the Paralympics.

Jackie Villanueva ’23

Villanueva, a native of El Salvador, heard about the University of Lynchburg from a high school advisor and visited the campus with a friend from Honduras. During their visit, they met Tulio Cedillo, an assistant professor of Spanish — and he made a big impression.