Southern California University of Health Sciences

Southern California University of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Whittier, California, in a large suburban setting. The university enrolls 3,801 students (IPEDS 2023) and specializes in health sciences education with a curriculum that emphasizes evidence-informed integrative healthcare practice.

The institution offers a Physician Associate/Assistant program at the bachelor's level, providing students with a pathway into a high-demand clinical profession. The university's health sciences focus reflects its historical roots in chiropractic and naturopathic medicine alongside its expansion into conventional allied health fields.

Whittier is a city in Los Angeles County in Southern California, offering students access to a wide range of clinical training sites and healthcare facilities throughout the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. Southern California University of Health Sciences serves students pursuing careers in health and clinical practice in one of the nation's largest healthcare markets.