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WesternU Admissions
With a Human Approach to health care education, we help students become leading medical professionals – capable of providing exceptional care to patients and their communities.
8 Distinct Colleges 26 Academic Programs
Overview of the
WesternU Admission Process
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Apply to admissions. Each college – and in some cases each program – has its own application. See details below.
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If your application is accepted, it will then be reviewed by the College.
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Then, there’s a possibility you may be interviewed.
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The final step, with or without an interview, is an acceptance letter.
Each College — and some programs — have unique applications.
Most of our academic programs have distinctive admission processes. Find your program below, and we’ll show you details on how to apply.
Doctoral Degree Programs
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
- Doctor of Dental Medicine – International (DMD-IDP)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice – Leadership (DNP)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (DNP-PMHNP)
- Doctor of Optometry (OD)
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- PharmD International Pathway Program (PIP)
- PhD in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy – California (DPT)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy – Oregon (DPT)
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Master’s Degree Programs
- Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS)
- Master of Science in Nursing – Entry (MSN)
- Master of Science in Nursing – BSN to MSN
- Master of Science in Nursing – ADN to MSN
- Master of Science in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSBPS)
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA)
Certificate Programs
Tier 1 Medical School for Primary Care
WesternU’s COMP & COMP-Northwest is one of only 15 institutions and one of only two Osteopathic Medicine schools named a Tier 1 Medical School for Primary Care by U.S. News & World Report 2024. WesternU could not be more proud of its faculty, administration, staff and students for this incredible achievement. WesternU has also been recognized for the most graduates in Primary Care and for Serving Rural Areas. This is affirmation of our commitment to creating healthy communities.
Funding Your Education
Financing your graduate program is just as important as finding the right one. As you explore your options, we’re here to answer questions and give you the help you need to be fully confident about moving forward.
We’re Here to Help
If thinking about your future has been filling you with questions – you’re not alone. Our experienced team can help get you the information you need to commit to a future of healing.
2024-2025 Viewbooks
To Teach, To Heal, Together
Our Mission is to produce, in a humanistic tradition, health care professionals and biomedical knowledge that will enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities.
The viewbook provides you a glimpse into WesternU academic excellence, community clinics and programs, our colleges and programs, testimonies from our alumni and students, and gives a snapshot of the diversity of our urban California location and the beautiful diverse aesthetics of our rural Oregon campuses.
Our Mission is to produce, in a humanistic tradition, health care professionals and biomedical knowledge that will enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities.
The viewbook provides you a glimpse into WesternU academic excellence, community clinics and programs, our colleges and programs, testimonies from our alumni and students, and gives a snapshot of the diversity of our urban California location and the beautiful diverse aesthetics of our rural Oregon campuses.
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Academic Programs that impact communities and public health
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Enrolled Future Health Care Professionals
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Distinct Colleges