Levine College of Health Science

Wingate University’s School of Pharmacy was established in 2003, marking the introduction of the PharmD degree as its inaugural doctorate program. Five years later, in 2008, the university expanded its offerings by introducing the Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree. These two programs laid the groundwork for the Levine College of Health Sciences (LCHS), which was launched in 2011 thanks to a generous donation from the Levine Foundation.

In the same year, Wingate opened its Hendersonville campus, further extending its Physician Assistant program to serve the western North Carolina region. The nursing program joined LCHS in 2012, followed by the introduction of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in 2014 and the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program in 2019, both located on the Wingate campus. In 2021, the Master's program in Public Health was established, and in 2024, the postgraduate Doctor of Medical Science program was launched, providing advanced training for graduates of the Physician Assistant Studies program.

Today, LCHS continues to be at the forefront of health sciences education, proudly standing as the largest provider of healthcare professionals in western North Carolina. Our unwavering commitment to Wingate’s core pillars of faith, knowledge, and service is reflected in all we do and in the communities we serve.