Saint Louis University

Higher purpose. Greater good.

Saint Louis University’s Doisy College of Health Sciences (DCHS) provides students with the tools and education they need to become well-prepared health care professionals. Its students have experiences beyond the classroom, challenging them to grow and impact society through community service, research, internships and clinical rotations. 

DCHS faculty and staff are dedicated to excellence in student-centered teaching, scholarship and service, and they are committed to improving the accessibility and affordability of health science programs at SLU. 

DCHS students have more than two dozen interest groups and associations that support their passion for helping others, including: SLU National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association; Physical Therapy Student Association; Student Occupational Therapy Association; St. Louis Athletic Training Society; Minority Association of Pre-Health Students; and Pre-Physician Assistant Club.   

Your career in Health Care
As a DCHS student, you’ll collaborate across disciplines and departments to provide health care services to the community. Opportunities include working in SLU’s Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic, joining faculty in clinical practice, and educating children and families about better nutrition, health and wellness. With a 9:1 student-faculty ratio, you’ll enjoy clinical and internship opportunities tailored to your career goals. 

You can also practice your skills in some of the area’s best hospitals and clinical sites, and work with numerous patient populations—including those from within SLU’s own physician practice, SLUCare, which conducts more than 400,000 outpatient visits annually. 

Top employers from SLU graduates include BJC HealthCare, SSM Health and Mercy Hospital St. Louis.