The WSSU School of Health Sciences is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for success in diverse health care environments. The school offers a variety of innovative learning experiences, including:
- Simulation Center: This facility includes a functional virtual hospital and immersive learning experiences using VR headsets. It allows students to practice realistic health care scenarios in a safe, controlled environment, enhancing their clinical skills and decision-making abilities.
- Service Learning in the Community: Through initiatives such as the Rams Know How mobile unit and unique student/faculty run free clinics, students engage in service learning that promotes health equity and access to care. These experiences allow students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings while serving the community.
- Study Abroad Opportunities: These programs enable students to gain global perspectives on health care practices and policies.
Students in the School of Health Sciences excel academically, perform well on licensure examinations, and are well-prepared for their careers in the health care field.
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Departments & Programs
More than 1500 students are enrolled in a variety of undergraduate and graduate nursing and allied health disciplines. Signature programs include masters of science in occupational therapy, clinical doctoral degrees in nursing and physical therapy, and bridges to the PhD in nursing with Duke University. Online and hybrid learning opportunities are provided in clinical laboratory science, health administration, graduate nursing and rehabilitation counseling.
Virtual Hospitals
Two virtual hospitals provide students an opportunity to practice realistic health care in a no-risk, high-yield environment. Replicating the clinical setting, full-sized high-fidelity manikins produce life-like physiological imitations of disease states and respond to medical interventions. Learn to perform tasks, interpret medical data, enhance critical thinking and decision-making skills and practice safety while building confidence.
Hands on Wellness (HOW) Mobile Unit
The RAMS Know H.O.W. Health sciences faculty, staff, and students provide free preventive health services to community members who are uninsured or underinsured. The mobile unit provides quality, accessible, and integrated wellness services to reduce health disparities:
Services
- Blood Pressure Measurements
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Glucose and Cholesterol Screenings
- Health Education
- Medical Referrals
Unlocking Cross-Institutional Excellence IPE Symposium
April 10-12, 2024
Opportunities for exploration and learning as we delve into the world of Inter professional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP). Engage with global experts, participate in interactive workshops, and gain practical insights for incorporating IPE into education, practice, and policy.
Keynote speakers include John H.V. Gilbert, C.M., PH.D., LL.D (HON)., FCAHS
Professor Emeritus, University of British Columbia and Meg Zomorodi, PH.D., RN, ANEF, FAAN, Associate Provost for Interprofessional Health Initiatives and Director Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice, UNC School of Nursing.
Next Steps
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Additional Resources
WSSU alumni commissioned as officers in U.S. Public Health Service
April 25, 2025
Winston-Salem State University celebrates the success of two School of Health Sciences alumni, Lt. Darius McLean and Lt. Ivanna Plymouth, who were recently commissioned as officers in the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps.
WSSU students gain hands-on experience in regenerative medicine at Advanced Cell Techniques workshop
April 25, 2025
A group of 15 WSSU students recently stepped into the future of healthcare during the Advanced Cell Techniques for Regenerative Medicine Workshop held at both WSSU and Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine.WSSU announces $2M Bedford Falls Foundation nursing grant during visit with NC governor, state legislators
April 22, 2025
Winston-Salem State University announced a $2 million grant from the Bedford Falls Foundation-DAF for its nursing program during a press conference April 22 featuring N.C. Gov. Josh Stein and other state legislators.
