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 Nursing

Graduate and Doctoral Nursing

Health, Exercise, Nutrition and Culinary Sciences

Health Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences

Physician Assistant

Art, Dance/Movement and Music Therapies and Counseling

Human Development and Counseling and Family Therapy

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

Mayako Kawashima

Blending Passions: Mayako Kawashima's Journey into Psychology and Human Development and Counseling

Ever wonder what the intersection between psychology and human development and counseling is? Sophomore Mayako Kawashima ‘27, a double major in both, could give you some insight.

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Azarhis Smith at Philly Chef Conference

A Culinary Q&A with Azarhis Smith

Azarhis Smith is a second year culinary student who also works at Fork, a James Beard Award winning restaurant. We asked Azarhis about the culinary arts and science program and some of the experiences he’s had at the college so far.

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Bridging the Gap: Anuj Patel's Path From Health Science Student to Physician Assistant

Established in 1967, there are currently more than 178,700 physician assistant (PA) practitioners in the United States. Sophomore health sciences major Anuj Patel ’28 aims to become a licensed PA upon his graduation.

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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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