On-Campus Nursing & Healthcare Programs

Why West Coast University?

For a hands-on healthcare career, only hands-on learning will do.
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Master your skills in a safe environment with our simulation labs.

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FAQs

What campus programs are offered at West Coast University?

We offer a variety of healthcare education programs ranging from bachelor’s to doctorates. We have programs in nursing, dental hygiene, physician assistant, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and pharmacy.

What can you expect from WCU simulation labs?

Our simulation labs help you practice your skills and build confidence in a safe environment. They are equipped with high-fidelity manikins that cry, sweat, and react like real patients. They can even give birth! You’ll be able to work through real-world scenarios while getting feedback from your peers and professors.

Does West Coast University offer part-time options for working students?

Different programs offer different paces. For example, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at WCU-Miami offers a Working Professional pace that allows you to spread out coursework and take fewer classes at a time. Programs might also offer an Evenings & Weekends and Accelerated pace.

Does West Coast University accept transfer credit?

Yes. We can evaluate your transcripts for transfer credits. Talk to an admission advisor to learn more.

Does WCU offer financial aid?

Yes. Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify.

WCU Is Accredited!

West Coast University is institutionally accredited by WSCUC,† and our nursing programs are programmatically accredited by CCNE.††

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1Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify.

2The opinion is the individual’s sole opinion and not necessarily representative of that of the school, any instructor or any other student.

†West Coast University is accredited by WASC Senior College of University Commission (WSCUC), a regional accreditation body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 402 Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748- 9001/ https://www.wscuc.org/

††The baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing and post-graduate APRN certificate at West Coast University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).