Changing Health

We want West Virginia to be the healthiest state

As a land-grant institution, West Virginia University is deeply committed to serving the people of West Virginia, and at Health Sciences, we embrace that mission every day. Our students engage in rural rotations, physicians provide care to local communities, and students work with cutting-edge technology and the latest medical techniques. Everything we do has a direct impact on the health and well-being of our state.

Our goal is clear: to reduce the burden of illness and disease, and to make West Virginians healthier, happier, and safer. This begins by recognizing opportunities for change and taking the initiative to bring that change to life.

A statewide network of care

The WVU Medicine network, which includes the WVU Cancer Institute, Heart and Vascular Institute, Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, Critical Care Institute, and WVU Medicine Children’s, is committed to addressing major health issues both locally and globally. By offering specialized care in cancer, heart disease, neurology, substance use disorder, obesity, and more, our network ensures comprehensive, high-quality care across diverse medical fields.

As a student, you will develop in-depth, experiential knowledge in these five key areas, contributing to efforts that tackle health disparities in West Virginia. The health sciences campus combines advanced education with real-world impact, empowering students to drive meaningful change in community health.

To support your well-being and academic success, Student Health Services in Morgantown offers essential resources, including health services, wellness programs, and guidance for maintaining your well-being during your studies.

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Centers & Institutes

Our centers and institutes offer students hands-on opportunities in healthcare research and practice. With access to state-of-the-art resources and interdisciplinary collaboration, students can engage in impactful projects and advance their careers in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and more.