Health & medicine
Rowan University is shaping the future of healthcare through hands-on medical education, innovative research and patient-centered clinical practice. Learn how!
A national leader in medical education & healthcare
Rowan University is one of only two institutions in the nation to offer all three major medical degrees—the Doctor of Medicine (MD), the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). It’s a distinction that reflects how Rowan is stepping forward as a leader in creating a new model for medical education and strengthening healthcare in New Jersey and beyond. Through bold initiatives like partnering with Virtua Health, South Jersey’s largest health system, Rowan gives students meaningful clinical experiences and community-focused training.
Today, Rowan’s health and medicine programs span medical schools, nursing and health professions, biomedical engineering, veterinary medicine and a growing clinical footprint across South Jersey. Our approach brings education, research and patient care together, allowing students to learn directly from clinicians, contribute to findings that improves lives and develop the skills needed for the healthcare field.
As you explore Rowan’s medical schools and programs, you’ll see how we’re pushing healthcare forward—and how you can be part of that momentum.
Schools, colleges & programs in health & medicine
Cooper Medical School (CMSRU)
CMSRU offers a MD curriculum centered on patient care, community and team-based learning. You’ll take classes in state-of-the-art facilities on Camden’s Health Sciences Campus, working directly with physician mentors and caring for patients from surrounding neighborhoods.
Virtua Health College of Medicine & Life Sciences
Rowan and Virtua Health connect medical, nursing, health and wellness programs under one academic umbrella. You’ll benefit from access to South Jersey’s largest health system and opportunities to work across multiple health professions.
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO & PA)
Rowan-Virtua SOM educates future physicians and scientists through a holistic, osteopathic approach to medicine across two campuses in Stratford and Sewell. Gain clinical experience across New Jersey and learn to advance health outcomes in diverse communities.
Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions
The Salva School offers hands-on training for nursing, public health, exercise science and allied health fields. You’ll participate in clinical rotations, internships and research experiences that build confidence and career readiness.
Rowan-Virtua School of Translational Biomedical Engineering & Sciences
Bridging engineering and medicine, the School of Translational Biomedical Engineering & Sciences empowers you to use technology to transform scientific discoveries into real-world solutions that improve treatment and patient outcomes.
Pre-health programs
If you plan to pursue a career in medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, physical therapy or other health professions, Rowan’s pre-health programs prepare you to meet graduate admission requirements and position yourself for success.
New Jersey’s first veterinary school
Medical education admissions
Rowan Medicine
Rowan Medicine has served South Jersey for more than three decades, offering primary and specialty care through 160+ healthcare professionals at 64 locations. Many of its programs support specialized needs across the community, including elder care, child protection and services for individuals with complex developmental needs. Rowan Medicine is also home to several research centers and institutes that advance understanding in areas such as aging, mobility, rehabilitation and chronic disease.
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Cooper University Health Care
As the clinical partner of the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Cooper University Health Care’s nearly 800 physicians across 75+ specialties serve as both clinicians and faculty mentors. You’ll gain hands-on experience in one of the region’s busiest and most advanced medical environments, including a nationally recognized Level I trauma center and specialty programs in cancer, pediatrics and critical care.
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