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Our Programs

Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP) offers over 84 in-person and online undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs that are supported by faculty and professional staff who are unequaled. Through innovation, clinical practice, co-op and experiential learning, students graduate as leaders who are ready to improve the quality of life for those we serve.

Undergraduate and Accelerated Career Entry Nursing

Graduate and Doctoral Nursing

Health, Exercise, Nutrition and Culinary Sciences

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences

Physician Assistant

Art, Dance/Movement and Music Therapies and Counseling

Human Development and Counseling and Family Therapy

Continuing Education

Elkins Park Campus

Osborne Audiology

Occupational Therapy

Orthotics and Prosthetics

Speech-Language Pathology

Experience What Education Can Be

Interprofessional, global, community and classroom experiential learning are hallmarks of the CNHP education. Experience what education can be through our hands-on learning models that provide the optimal environment for students to develop skills, learn from mistakes and become adept and competent caregivers. The world is at your feet. It all starts here.

R1 Research

Students work with lab machinery

The College of Nursing and Health Professions is committed to cutting-edge research to improve health and well-being. CNHP faculty focus on health innovation, equity and wellness across the lifespan, aiming to impact health care practices, patient outcomes and policy changes. Research expands knowledge in Counseling and Family Therapy, Creative Arts Therapies, Health and Rehabilitation Science, Nursing, Nutrition and Food Science and interdisciplinary areas like aging, caregiving and substance abuse. Research is conducted in state-of-the-art laboratories and with health care organizations and community agencies.

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Fast Facts

98.25%

CNHP’s NCLEX pass rate for first-time test takers
October 1, 2023–September 30, 2024

98%

2023 graduates employed or in graduate school

99%

overall job satisfaction for 2023 graduates working full-time

35K+

members in the CNHP alumni network

#1

CNHP's Physician Assistant program's ranking in Pennsylvania

25+

products developed in the Drexel Food Lab

Recent News

Fried receiving the Daisy Award

Leading With Compassion: Elle Fried's Mission to Inspire The Next Generation of Caregivers

Amid a bustling city like New York, the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) is the last place parents want to be. The constant chaos of monitoring, unfamiliar faces, and uncertainty can feel like a parent’s worst nightmare. Working 12-hour shifts is no easy feat, but Elle Fried, MSN, RN, finds a deep sense of fulfillment and pride in helping patients, and she aims to teach others the same.

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Mariah Watkins

Figuring It Out: A Peek into Watkins’ Rollercoaster Year

Mariah Watkins faced a challenging first year at Drexel University, undergoing two knee surgeries and playing only seven basketball games, but she remained resilient and found strength through rehab and academic focus. Despite the setbacks, she embraced the support from the Drexel community and is now healthy, motivated, and excited to return to the court alongside her younger sister for the upcoming season.

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Rubert Scholars

Congratulations to Our Fall 2025 Rubert Scholars

Stephanie Boye-Doe '27, Jieni Chen '27, Tamilia Francis '27, Tiffany Guo '28, Tkeyah Johnson '27, Chaz Neidig '28, Simran Rai '27 and Catherine Zhuiko '27 have been selected to receive a $15,000/year scholarship until their graduation. This award comes from the William E. and Theresa M. Rubert Memorial Trust. Mrs. Rubert was a graduate of the Hahnemann School of Nursing, which has now become the Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions. The Trust provides scholarships for pre-junior, full-time students attending Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions. Mrs. Rubert was so appreciative of the financial assistance she received for her nursing education, she wanted to give back to other students what had been provided for her.

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Health Sciences Building

Outdoor view of College of Nursing and Healh Practices building

The Health Sciences Building is a state-of-the-art facility that brings together Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions, College of Medicine and its Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies.

This 460,000 square foot facility is a hub for interdisciplinary education and research where students, faculty and professional staff collaborate, inspire and continue to develop, grow and excel.

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