About the College of Health Sciences
Where Faith Formation Meets Health Innovation
Lynette Austin, Dean, College of Health Sciences
Nestled in Nashville, Tennessee—the nation's healthcare capital—Lipscomb College of Health Sciences stands as both a valuable community asset and a gateway to world-class healthcare education. Our strategic location provides students with unparalleled access to innovative practice sites across hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and healthcare corporations throughout the region. As a student here, you'll benefit from our commitment to hands-on, experiential learning, exemplified by our advanced Simulation Center. This cutting-edge facility offers modern technology within a comfortable, stimulating environment where you can develop and refine the practical skills essential for healthcare excellence.
Lipscomb University has earned its distinguished reputation in the healthcare industry through rigorous professional programs of study that prepare graduates to make immediate impacts in their fields. What truly sets us apart, however, is our Christ-centered environment, where the College of Health Sciences uniquely prepares health professionals who serve with both excellence and integrity. Our educational approach integrates technical proficiency with ethical foundations, ensuring our graduates are not only skilled practitioners but also compassionate caregivers committed to improving lives and communities.
Schools & Departments
- School of Nursing BSN (UG) - Accelerated BSN (UG)
- Department of Kinesiology - Sport Management (UG), Fitness and Sport Studies (UG), Exercise Science (UG), Pre PT, Pre OT
- Department of Nutrition - Dietetics (UG)
- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (UG Fall 2026)
- Physician Assistant Studies (G)
- Department of Kinesiology - Sport Analytics (G)
- Department of Nutrition - Nutrition MS., MS/Dietetic Internship (G)
- Cardiovascular Perfusion (G)
- Exercise and Human Performance (G)
- Certificate Programs in Exercise and Human Performance
New! Graduate Certificates in Exercise and Human Performance
100% Online Certificates in Exercise & Human Performance: Prep for Certification and Elevate Your Credentials
Advance your expertise and career with Lipscomb University’s 100% online, graduate-level certificates in Exercise and Human Performance. Choose from three focused 12-hour certificate options: Exercise Physiology, Strength and Conditioning, or Exercise and Sport Nutrition. Each certificate includes two core and two elective courses, delivered in a flexible asynchronous format—ideal for working professionals.
These programs are designed for those with a bachelor’s degree who are looking to enhance their credentials, prepare for certification exams through ACSM, NSCA, or ISSN, or earn continuing education credits in the field of exercise science.
Learn more about how these certificates can support your goal by contacting Brendan Fernandez, Graduate Recruiter, by phone at 615.966.5018 or by email at brendan.fernandez [at] lipscomb.edu (brendan[dot]fernandez[at]lipscomb[dot]edu)