Nurturing Holistic Care
Healthcare is personal… and so is your Belmont education in the health sciences. While you’re at Belmont, educational experiences will be curated to consider all aspects for your identity—all the pieces that make you who you are.
We’ve learned that developing an intentional community makes a difference in our students’ lives and impacts the quality of care they’ll deliver in their healthcare careers.
“We really care about addressing an entire person and all their unique needs.”
Advanced Facilities
You’ll learn and train alongside other healthcare students in our state-of-the-art labs and simulation centers, mimicking the real-world environment of clinical care. You will conduct research and participate in simulation trainings in labs that are set up exactly like the environments you’ll go on to work in.
Belmont’s healthcare programs are all housed within our healthcare corridor, providing access to faculty, staff and other students who share your same goal—helping other people and improving life for those around them.
“Our students are the future of healthcare—they are our future leaders.”
Experiential Learning
At Belmont, you’ll begin to learn about healthcare by delivering patient care… immediately upon beginning your program.
Nashville provides incredibly unique training opportunities that are available to all students outside the classroom including clinical experiences, simulation, service and more. These hands-on, experiential trainings will ensure you are able successfully launch your career immediately upon graduation.
“We’re in the health care capital of the world, so we have experiential learning opportunities that aren’t available elsewhere.”
Lifelong Relationships for Lifelong Learning
We believe in building lifelong relationships that foster lifelong learning. Our faculty are interested in the growth and development of every student they teach—and that care impacts all aspects of the education you’ll receive at Belmont.
Faculty will walk side-by-side with you, beginning with your first day on campus and continuing throughout your career. These lifelong relationships will support you in their efforts to accomplish your professional goals.
“As a faculty member, I want the best for my students. That develops a real sense of belonging. Even as a faculty member, I’m constantly learning from my students.”
Undergraduate Programs
Explore our undergraduate programs in health care, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills essential for a successful and rewarding career in the health care sector.
Exercise Science
Belmont University’s Exercise Science Program prepares students for a variety of careers in rehabilitation, sport performance, fitness/wellness and campus recreation.
Music Therapy
Discover a comprehensive approach to the growing field of music therapy with interdisciplinary classes & versatile clinicals. Use music to heal!
Nursing
Belmont's BSN program provides the experience, mentoring and education necessary for future nurses to provide compassionate, competent patient-centered care.
Nursing (Accelerated 2nd Degree)
Belmont's Accelerated, Second-Degree Nursing Program is for individuals who a Bachelor's degree in any field who are looking to become a nurse.
Public Health
A Bachelor of Science in public health from Belmont University prepares you to improve health outcomes and quality of life on a population level.
Social Work
Social Work leads to a dynamic career with meaning and purpose. There are many opportunities, ranging from mental health work to social justice advocacy with individuals, families and communities.
Graduate & Professional Programs
Discover a world of opportunities in the field of health care by exploring Belmont's array of graduate programs tailored to elevate your career and make a meaningful impact in the industry.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post-Bachelor's)
The BSN to DNP degree program provides an opportunity to earn a terminal nursing degree. Students enroll in the Advanced Practice/Family Nurse Practitioner or the Leadership/Clinical Education track.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post-Master's)
Masters Prepared Registered Nurses who obtain a Doctor in Nursing Practice Degree will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to transform practice at a systems level and lead healthcare change.
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy
The entry-level OTD is a full-time, in-person program, accredited by the American Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The OTD equips students with skills beyond a generalist.
Doctorate of Pharmacy
Belmont's PharmD prepares students for their future career in pharmacy with specialized concentrations in advanced pharmacotherapy, health informatics, management and public health & mission.
Doctor of Philosophy in Mental Health Counseling
The program helps mental health professionals enhance their counseling and research skills to improve treatment efficacy while exploring connections between personal spiritual beliefs, biases and client diversity.
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
A Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Belmont University, with our outstanding and supportive faculty, prepares you personally and professionally for a successful and fulfilling career serving others.
Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling
This program combines rigorous study in contemporary scientific psychotherapy with the wisdom, insight and values of the Christian tradition of caring for souls.
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Belmont’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy accelerated degree program is designed exclusively for licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) and licensed Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs). This hybrid model program combines intensive in-person classes with an online component.
Healthcare Master of Business Administration
Our Healthcare MBA will allow you to earn an MBA with a focus on global healthcare issues and practices while networking with healthcare professionals inside and outside of the classroom.
Juris Doctor (Health Law Certificate)
The Health Law certificate program offers an array of courses including Insurance Law, Health Care Fraud and Abuse Regulation, and Health Care Business and Finance.
Doctor of Medicine
Our curriculum is designed for students to learn clinical reasoning and science, diagnose and treat patients through case-based learning, early and meaningful clinical experiences, and opportunities for experiences in medical research, ethics, health system science, interprofessional teams, and service learning.
Start your health care journey
Take the next step in your health care career. Take a tour during a campus visit, request more information or start your application.