School of Health Academics | Calvin University

Make a direct, tangible difference in the world, starting at the Calvin University School of Health.

As a Calvin student, you'll gain full access to the School of Health, a new family of undergraduate and graduate programs for anyone who plans to lead in a health-related field.

World-Class Academics

Join a top-ranked suite of programs and learn directly from faculty with vast experience across many health-related fields. Master the fundamentals in a flexible set of core classes, then pursue your unique career goals in advanced courses and high-tech facilities.

Faithful Scholarship

Engage with the latest ideas, technology, and scholarship—and the moral and ethical questions that surround them. Every learning experience you have at Calvin is shaped by deep Christian faith, and a passion for justice and renewal.

Unmatched Opportunities

Take part in real-world research with your professors. Find an internship in Grand Rapids' world-renowned medical community. Study abroad to gain fresh perspectives. Those experiences will propel you into med school, grad school, and your career.

2025 Acceptance and Pass Rates

Students in Calvin’s health programs excel in entrance exams and gain admission to professional programs at rates above national averages.

100%

Dental School

88%

Medical School

National average 41%

100%

Occupational Therapy School

100%

Optometry School

100%

Pharmacy School

87.5%

Physical Therapy School

62%

Physician Assistant School

National average 31%

Kinesiology Major—Pre-Professional Emphasis

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Opportunities for Success

Superior Facilities

Take advantage of technology that rivals the big universities, like a nursing simulation lab, EEG machine, and more.

Early Assurance Program

Apply for assured admission to post-graduate programs at MSU College of Human Medicine and Wayne State University, learn more about scholarship opportunities with the University of Michigan, and explore tuition assistance through our partnership with Pine Rest Mental Services.

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Internships and Research

Learn by doing with an internship at a local hospital, health center, research organization, or business. Grand Rapids is a fantastic place to gain clinical experience. And you'll enjoy many opportunities for summer research alongside faculty right here on campus.

Some on-campus research opportunities include rare disease research and support, phage research, and the roles of endothelial cells on HIV infection.