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College of Science and Health

Undergraduate Programs

Explore hands-on bachelor’s programs in science and health for the careers of tomorrow.

Graduate Programs

Discover our advanced degree opportunities, created with our working professionals in mind.

Your Future in Science and Healthcare

Welcome to the College of Science and Health at Webster University. We are dedicated to giving students the hands-on skills and knowledge needed to succeed in high-demand careers.
Our programs focus on the natural world and human health, preparing you to make a positive impact in communities and the environment. Whether you're just starting your college journey or looking to advance your career, we have a program for you.

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Our Mission: A Healthy Future for All

Science is the foundation of our understanding of the world. At the College of Science and Health, we believe this knowledge should be used to promote health, healing and well-being for everyone. Our mission is to create a healthier natural world and help build stronger, more sustainable communities. We do this by giving our students high-impact educational and professional experiences that prepare them to become global citizens.

Meet the Interim Dean

“At the College of Science and Health, we are preparing the next generation of professionals to promote human health and advance scientific knowledge.”

Mary Lai Preuss, PhD

Interim Dean

State-of-the-Art Facilities and Technology

Our students learn in modern labs and classrooms with the latest technology.

Browning Hall: Our interdisciplinary science building has advanced labs for chemistry, biology and physics. Students have access to instruments like NMR, FTIR and UV-VIS spectrometers, as well as computational chemistry programs like Gaussian 16.
Electronic Resources: You'll have access to a wide range of academic journals and databases to support your research.

Webster University's College of Science and Health faculty members are passionate about what they teach and the students are just as passionate about what they have to learn to launch their careers, developing lasting relationships along the way.

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[Ambient electronic music playing]

[Footage of students walking outside of Webster’s Interdisciplinary Science Building]

Text on screen: Webster University: College of Science and Health

Nysa, student: I really enjoy the hands-on activities that we do from labs to help me to better learn things.

[Footage of student and faculty working in a biology lab]

Text on screen: Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art facilities.

Dave Reddy, faculty: There's a lot of high-impact experiences customized to something that they really enjoy doing.

[Footage of exercise science student running on treadmill with faculty overseeing]

Mary Preuss, faculty: It's not just getting in the lab and learning technical skills. It really is developing them also as a professional.

Text on screen: Classrooms and labs designed for learning.

[Footage of students in anatomy and physiology class]

Kinza, student: There are 7 to 10 people in one class, so I feel like you're able to connect with people based off your interests, and like even doing research with them that really bonds you in a way that you wouldn't expect.

[Footage of students in various labs and classroom environments]

Text on screen: Expert Faculty with real-world experience.

Sarah, student: All of the professors, they just care so much about you here. And I've had every single professor that I've interacted with has cared that you succeed.

Text on screen: Providing internships and experience in the field.

[Footage of Nursing/DNAP student in a hospital working a clinical rotation]

Vicki Callan, faculty: By the time our students graduate, they really are prepared to walk into any environment.

[Footage of DNAP students performing an ultrasound with professor's guidance]

Victoria Brown-Kennerly, faculty: It takes students to a place where they start to own their work and they become very confident, and they become young scholars - and that evolution is wonderful.

[Footage of Faculty teaching class while laughing and smiling]

[Footage of Webster flag waving in front of the Interdisciplinary Science Building]

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Why Choose Webster: Career Success and Accreditation

We're committed to preparing students for successful careers. Our programs are recognized by top accrediting bodies, ensuring you receive a high-quality education.

Biological Science (BS) Program: Accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB).
Counseling Programs: The MA in Counseling with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is accredited at our campuses in St. Louis (Webster Groves), Missouri, and Columbia, South Carolina by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Our Webster University Online program is also CACREP accredited in select states. The Professional Counseling Department is an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) by the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC).
Nurse Anesthesia (DNAP) Programs: Accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).
Nursing Programs: Our bachelor's and master's nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Webster University also holds membership in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).

We're committed to preparing students for successful careers. The following data highlights the outcomes for graduates in our Nurse Anesthesia, Counseling and Nursing programs.

Nurse Anesthesia

Our Nurse Anesthesia program demonstrates strong outcomes in pass rates, employment and attrition.

Pass Rates: The overall pass rate for the CRNA exam has consistently been high, reaching 100% for cohorts from 2016 through 2023. The first-time pass rate for the 2025 cohort was 92%.
Employment: For all cohorts from 2016 to 2023, the employment rate within six months of graduation was 100% or higher. The 2024 cohort had a 96% employment rate.
Attrition: The program maintains a very low attrition rate, with five cohorts between 2016 and 2024 having a 0% attrition rate. The highest attrition rate in this period was 6% for the 2017 cohort.

Counseling

We're proud of our outcomes for graduates of the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Our students are well-prepared for their careers, as shown by strong pass rates on the National Counselor Examination (NCE).

St. Louis Campus Outcomes
- Completion Rate: 48% of students in the 2020-2021 cohort graduated within 2.5 years of starting the program.
- NCE Pass Rate: The pass rate on the NCE was 88% in 2023.
- Job Placement Rate: The job placement rate for recent graduates was 55.6%.
South Carolina Campuses (Charleston, Columbia, Myrtle Beach) and Online Outcomes
- Completion Rate: The three-year graduation rate for the 2020-2021 cohort varied by campus, with Myrtle Beach at 54%, Charleston at 50%, Columbia at 31%, and Online students at 29%.
- NCE Pass Rate: The overall NCE pass rate was 88% in 2023.
- Job Placement Rate: The job placement rate for graduates was 80%.

Nursing

RN to BSN Completion Rate
- 2022-2023: The aggregate on-time completion rate was 43%, with an eventual completion rate of 76%.
- 2023-2024: The aggregate on-time completion rate was 52%, with an eventual completion rate of 65%.
MSN Completion Rate
- 2022-2023: The aggregate on-time completion rate was 84.7%.
- 2023-2024: The aggregate on-time completion rate was 77.61%.

Completion rates measure the percentage of students who complete their program within the expected number of terms.

Department of Advanced Clinical Sciences

Gain expertise through a holistic and complex integration of clinical experiences.

Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Experience a rigorous science and mathematics curriculum, balanced with a foundation of the arts.

Department of Nursing

Take a real-world approach to nursing, human services and health care leadership.

Department of Professional Counseling

Learn how you can enhance the quality of life at local, national and global levels.

Department of Psychology

Build a solid foundation in major theoretical perspectives of the human mind.

Faculty

Meet our faculty and staff responsible for our academic excellence and expertise.