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Health Sciences & Nursing
Transforming Lives with Exceptional Care & Influential Research
Our health science and nursing programs prepare practical, compassionate students for careers in fast-paced fields. Graduates go on to meet society's healthcare needs through clinical care, scientific research, patient advocacy, and leadership in the medical industry.
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Available Programs
Bachelor's Online Degree Programs
Online Masters Degree Programs
Doctorate & Ed Specialist
Certificates
Minors
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Over 35 Years of Distance Learning Leadership
Old Dominion University is a public doctoral research institution and a national leader in distance learning with its main campus in Norfolk, VA. ODU has been a pioneer in technology-delivered learning since the mid-1980's.
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Are you transferring from a community college?
plusODU is a partnership between Old Dominion University and select colleges, making it easier for you to complete your bachelor's degree.
Looking for a BSN but still need a RN license? You may be able to accelerate your path to a BSN with ODU's concurrent enrollment nursing program. In as little as two years, you could complete both an associate of applied science at a partner school and your BSN online from ODU.
Motivating Everyone Around Her: Rebecca T. Gilbert, RN-to-BSN, MSN
Rebecca balanced work, her family and school to graduate from our online MSN program with a 4.0 GPA and awards for her leadership, academic excellence and service. She continues to motivate those around her at her job in the ICU at the University of Virginia Health System.
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