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Pepperdine College of Health Science

Pepperdine University’s College of Health Science will provide world-class education for the next generation of healthcare providers. Through rigorous coursework and practical application under the instruction of experienced faculty and healthcare practitioners, students will be prepared for careers in nursing and speech-language pathology with plans to extend programming to additional disciplines that will meet the demands of the growing healthcare field. The School of Speech-Language Pathology remains in the approval process with CAA/ASHA and WSCUC in anticipation of launching in August 2025. The School of Nursing is currently seeking California Board of Registered Nursing and WSCUC approval with an anticipated approval timeline of late spring 2025. Launching in fall 2025, the College of Health Science will be an extension of Pepperdine’s Christian mission, integrating faith and learning and offering students a faith-based perspective of healthcare that embraces Jesus’ call to love our neighbor through compassion, selfless service, and exceptional care.

Health Science Programs at Pepperdine

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MSLP)

Five-Trimester Program

  • Online
  • Three one-week immersion periods for clinical training

Classes Start

  • Fall 2025

Pepperdine’s MS in Speech-Language Pathology program offers a comprehensive curriculum and clinical experience in communication and swallowing development, disorders, assessment, and treatment to equip students to meet the demands of one of the fastest-growing healthcare disciplines.

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Entry Level Masters in Nursing (ELM)

Three-Year Program

  • Curriculum details TBD

Classes Start

  • Fall 2025

The entry-level master’s in nursing (ELM) program prepares individuals who have completed a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field and want to pursue a career in nursing. This three-year program offers a pathway for career changers or those looking to advance their education to enter the nursing profession as registered nurses or pursue advanced education in nursing.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Four-Year Pathway

  • Begins in Fall 2025
  • Years one and two in Malibu
  • Years three and four in Calabasas

Two-Year Transfer Pathway

  • Begins in Fall 2025 in Calabasas

Classes Start

  • Fall 2025

At graduation, BSN students will be prepared to become registered nurses. They will complete general education and core natural and social sciences courses then transition into didactic and laboratory nursing classes as well as clinical preceptorships.

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Our Impact

Focus on innovation and evidence-based practice

Contribute to implementing positive change in the healthcare delivery

Cultivate culturally competent healthcare professionals ready to address health needs of diverse communities

Lead with knowledge, compassion, and confidence in today’s evolving healthcare landscape

College of Health Science Schools

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School of Nursing

The School of Nursing at Pepperdine University’s College of Health Science prepares the next generation of nursing professionals who will shape future models of healthcare delivery with the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience necessary to provide superior patient-centered care. Committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and rooted in the core values of the Christian faith, the School of Nursing equips future nurses to lead with confidence and compassion in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. A bachelor of science in nursing and entry-level master’s in nursing provide tailored programs for students beginning their journey in nursing education or advancing their career.

Speech-Language Pathologist with a patient

School of Speech-Language Pathology

The School of Speech-Language Pathology equips students to meet the demands of one of the fastest-growing healthcare professions in the nation and California. Distinguished faculty provide exceptional instruction and clinical training in communication and swallowing development, disorders, and differences to prepare students to assess and treat patients across the lifespan and continuum of care. The integration of faith into the SLP Program grounds the curriculum in Truth, promotes the ethical and moral exercise of research, and fosters holistic clinical practice that values patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.