Western University of Health Sciences Reviews

"It isn't in the best of areas but the school has a great program and a high pass rate"

"Pros: helpful faculty, great lecture materials, flexible testing schedules. Cons: study room availability, number of study environments."

"Having a large animal hospital facility would help students so that they would not have to leave campus. Having a teaching hospital (Banfield) to show how to do basic surgeries."

"The optometry program is wonderful! The faculty and staff are all amazing and very supportive. They encourage socializing and bonding among students, which facilitates an open and friendly environment for everyone. There's little to none competition among students and students are very supportive of each other. Interaction among different graduating classes is also encouraged. The program is rigorous and can get very hectic, but is manageable if you budget your time well. Help is always available from professors, other students, or in the form of tutoring. The program is new here so the college is very open-minded in terms of student feedback and improving their curriculum. The building and Patient Care Center is also relatively new, so it features the latest technology in the field. The biggest cons of attending this school is probably the lack of good public transportation and the surrounding area. Southern California's public transportation is pretty much nonexistent. You NEED a car to get around anywhere. Traffic can also be horrendous traveling around. Living expenses can vary.California is one of the more expensive states to live in and if you're out of state, it can show. The local area of the school, however, is relatively inexpensive. With that said, the area isn't very good. It's rather ghetto and there aren't much choices in terms of nightlife, dining, etc. On the plus side, there are plenty of other things to do and see outside of the local area so on those rare occasions when you're not studying, you can venture out and see SoCal."

"Not the best area but a great school with tremendous students"

"I love Western U., specifically the COMP-NW campus and faculty."

"This University is the epitome of what a caring medical program should be. It represents everything an aspiring health care provider should hope to be."

"Perhaps two of the most outstanding positive qualities of my graduate program are the sheer amount of interaction we have with faculty, staff, and even professionals within the field that are outside of a university setting and the PBL based curriculum. Faculty absolutely bend over backwards to help you seek additional educational or career opportunities, and the PBL style fosters incredible critical thinking and problem solving skills that are proving invaluable. The biggest con to the graduate program is the cost and location. It is an expensive area and tuition is high. The immediate surrounding area is not so wonderful, but a quick 10-15 minute drive can put you in much nicer areas."

"Close proximity to train station in Pomona. Faculty are easily accessible. Great student diversity. Numerous health related programs."

"The Pros of attending Western U is the reverence for life philosophy where we do not practice on live animals so no one is harmed during practice. The Cons of Western U is the surrounding areas near campus do lack the diversity and the college town feel."

"Very friendly, encouraging and knowledgeable teaching and support staff."

"Great faculty support, classmates, and financial aid services. Not located in the most ideal area and could be a more competitive school in the future. However, absolutely AWESOME cadaver lab which is hard to come by these days and 100% pass rate. Love WesternU!"

"Western University of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program is highly selective in the selection of its students so that students can thrive in the rigorous curriculum."

"Pros: Great program a real family feel and good instruction Cons: Pomona is the best area but almost no one lives there and the surrounding areas are better"

"I feel the pros of the osteopathic program at Western University of Health Sciences is that all lectures are recorded. Also there is a diverse student body and the teachers genuinely care about your success. The staff at Western U is very supportive and helpful. I feel at home here. The con is the location of the school. Pomona is not a safe area but the campus itself is. Another con is the price of tuition and the lack of scholarships for first year students."

"I was given a chance to go on the campus tour and was very impressed with the extensive curriculum, new facilities, and cleanliness of the campus. I am very eager to start attending their osteopathic school starting Fall 2013."

"The College of Veterinary Medicine program within Western University of Health Sciences is unique and challenging in that the program is founded on problem-based learning and evidence-based learning. The program exposes students to real-life cases where students are in group settings that advocate student independent learning as well as the importance of team-based communication. As a program that emphasizes problem-based learning, there are also many challenges that come along with it. Through this type of learning, the student must be able to find credible and accurate primary resourses for study as well as learn a study regiment that is appropriate for advancing their learning. This program teaches the student to be an independent learner, understand the importance of evidence-based learning as well as be able to work in group settings that promote team-based communication."

"WesternU is a great school that supports their students"