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Welcome

Greetings and welcome to the Rutgers School of Health Professions!

With the establishment of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Rutgers - already a leading national research university - now stands as one of America’s largest, most comprehensive university-based centers for studying and improving human health and health care. As we advance medical innovation, provide direct patient care informed by the latest research findings, and educate a full complement of health care professionals, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

The School of Health Professions provides programs for undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate and continuing education students on campuses in Newark, Piscataway and Blackwood, as well as nationally and internationally through web-based distance education programs. Our School takes pride in knowing that regardless of what program you are in, you will be surrounded by outstanding faculty and dedicated staff who have a shared goal: educating their students to become highly prepared and compassionate practitioners.

Whether this is the beginning of your education in the health professions or this is a new step in your established career, your path to professional education and advancement starts here. Please take a few moments to explore this orientation and ensure you complete the University requirements and those specified by your program. It includes information you will need now and throughout your matriculation and tools to help you reach your maximum potential at the School. Now you are ready to select your program.

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