About

The establishment of St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences represents a natural progression in the formal education that has been a cornerstone of St. Luke’s University Health Network for over a century.

About St. Luke's College of Health Sciences

St. Luke’s has gained the approval to establish the St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences, a private, not-for-profit, singularly focused institution of higher learning committed to preparing tomorrow’s health care practitioners and leaders by providing an unparalleled educational experience that comprises both hands-on clinical and classroom learning.

The St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on a beautiful campus shared with St. Luke’s University Health Network, a hospital network that has repeatedly been recognized by Premier as a top teaching hospital in the country. Since the establishment of its School of Nursing in 1884, St. Luke’s University Health Network has been focused on workforce development and delivering educational offerings to working individuals who strive to start, grow and thrive in a career in health care.

About St. Luke’s University Health Network

St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a non-profit, regional, fully integrated, nationally recognized network providing services at 16 campuses and more than 300 sites throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network provides cost-effective, high-quality care to patients, regardless of their ability to pay. We also operate a robust network of primary and specialty practices, outpatient testing and service facilities, a regional medical school campus, the nation’s oldest operating nursing school, home health, inpatient and outpatient hospice services, and the largest trauma network in Pennsylvania. St. Luke’s employs more than 23,000 staff members (including 2,000 physicians) and has a thriving volunteer program.

St. Luke’s has educated health care professionals for more than 140 years, dating back to 1884 when it opened its School of Nursing. These efforts evolved over decades, culminating with the establishment of the St. Luke’s School of Medicine in 2009, through a partnership with Temple University.

St. Luke’s commitment to the education and continued development of health care practitioners ensures our ability to provide excellent health care to the communities it serves.

A Message from the President

Welcome to St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences, where students come for a comprehensive health sciences education and unparalleled clinical experiences so they can achieve their career goals in health care.

St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences operates on the same campus as St. Luke’s University Health Network in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

As a health system-affiliated institution of higher learning, we are committed to providing a comprehensive health sciences education within an integrated environment of learning. Our goal is to attract students, especially adult learners, who desire a career of service and leadership.

When you choose St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences, you will benefit from in-person learning and online instruction, as well as hands-on training in some of the finest medical facilities available. Our curriculum includes both general and health studies, as well as major-specific course work to prepare competent and caring health care professionals. Outside of the classroom, students can participate in various student-led groups and volunteer experiences.

We hope as you explore your options, you’ll plan a visit and see first-hand the incredible offerings we have for you at the St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences. Together, we look forward to helping you grow and thrive so you can make a difference in the lives of others.

Sincerely,
Mary Grace Simcox, Ed D., RN
President
St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences

What We Believe

Mission

St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences provides educational excellence in health care specialties to support quality health care, produce sufficient and competent health care professionals, and improve our communities’ overall health and well-being.

Vision

St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences will be a nationally recognized leader in providing transformative, exceptional education in health care specialties to prepare the workforce of the future.

Values

Pride: St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences administrators, faculty, staff, and students (the St Luke’s College of Health Sciences community) demonstrate pride in their institution and their profession. This is reflected in their commitment to acquiring the skills and knowledge in their field to ensure the provision of high-quality patient care.
Caring and Respect: The importance of individualized, dignified, respectful care and interactions are essential foundations and behaviors for the St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences community.
Accountability: The St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences community is accountable in their practice, ethics, and commitment to accessible, affordable and equitable education quality patient care in an evolving health care environment.
Flexibility: Agility and innovation are the hallmarks of St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences core educational values.
Teamwork: The St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences community supports each other and works together through a multidisciplinary approach in providing health education and service to improve health care outcomes.