Education

MSU is the only Big Ten university that is home to two medical schools and a nationally recognized college of nursing. We’re proud of the diversity, knowledge and goals of our 3,200+ students. Together, we are aggressive in our efforts to address the current shortage of health care providers in Michigan and across the industry.

HEALTH CARE EDUCATION LEADER

MSU has Been a Leader in Health Care Education for More Than 70 Years

As a premier land-grant university, we have a legacy of community-based education and developing innovative ways to train the next generation of health care providers and serve our state. Over 20,000 Spartans started their journey with MSU Health Sciences, many practicing in Michigan.

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College of Human Medicine

The College of Human Medicine is committed to educating exemplary physicians and scholars, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing service at home and abroad. We enhance our communities by providing outstanding primary and specialty care, promoting the dignity and inclusion of all people, and responding to the needs of the medically underserved.

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College of Nursing

The College of Nursing has been training the next generations of nurses since its founding as the Department of Nursing Education in 1950. We believe in the power of research, practice and education to affect lasting change and to improve health outcomes in our communities.

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College of Osteopathic Medicine

The College of Osteopathic Medicine provides world-class, osteopathic, student-centered graduate and medical education and research in order to foster community access to patient-centered medical care to prepare physicians in the science of medicine and the art of caring, with a world view open to all people.

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Graduating Class of 2023 Match

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National Ranking in Social Mission

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Teaching Hospitals Ranked in Top 5% in the Nation

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Community Impact

Spartans enhance quality of life for people everywhere by comprehensively leveraging expertise and research activity to improve health and the systems that affect health.

Lifelines

From Native Americans to parishioners and back pain patients to the critically injured, Michigan State University College of Nursing alumni, employees and students are on the front lines ensuring all groups get access to the care they desperately and deservedly need.

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Road to Residency

Medicine is a calling. For some, the dream to become a doctor begins early, while others are inspired by profound experiences in their lives. Regardless of the reason, they are all called to serve others. Read inspiring stories from the Graduating Class of 2022.

Program Search

Explore over 400 undergraduate, graduate and certificate areas of study across our 17 degree-granting colleges.