OpenFieldCreighton University
Creighton University is a premier private Catholic Jesuit university in Omaha, Nebraska, renowned for its academic medical center, School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, and Heider College of Business.
Academic overview & excellence
Creighton is one of only 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States, offering comprehensive doctoral professional programs in medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, law, and dentistry. It operates two health sciences campuses in Omaha and Phoenix, Arizona.
Research admissions & criteria
Undergraduate applicants submit the Common Application with high school transcripts (average GPA 3.8, test-optional). Professional programs (M.D., Pharm.D., J.D., D.D.S.) maintain rigorous centralized application processes (AMCAS, PharmCAS, LSAC, AADSAS). International applicants submit proof of English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80).
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
Creighton Magis Presidential Merit Scholarship
Highest undergraduate merit scholarship rewarding students of superior academic distinction, ethical integrity, and community service.
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Professional Degree
Four-year professional doctorate—offered both on-campus in Omaha and via Creighton's nation-leading distance pathway—educating clinical pharmacists.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) & Master of Science in Government Organization Dual Degree
Three-year dual-degree professional program preparing attorneys in health law, constitutional jurisprudence, corporate compliance, and dispute resolution.
Hereditary Cancer Institute Genomic Oncology Postdoctoral Fellowship
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the institute founded by Dr. Henry Lynch (Lynch Syndrome pioneer), studying hereditary colorectal and breast cancer genetics.
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Trauma & ICU Practicum
Twelve-week clinical intensive practicum at Omaha's Level I Trauma Center in emergency resuscitation, critical care pharmacology, and surgical nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Heider Fintech & Analytics Track
Four-year AACSB-accredited business degree integrating portfolio management in the live Bloomberg financial trading terminal lab with Python predictive analytics.
Certificate in Bioethics & Catholic Healthcare Leadership
Fifteen-credit graduate certificate from the Center for Health Policy and Ethics exploring end-of-life decision-making, clinical research ethics, and health justice.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J.
President of Creighton University · Office of the President
Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J. is President of Creighton University in the Office of the President at Creighton University, conducting advanced research in Higher Education Leadership, Jesuit Pedagogy, Global Learning Initiatives.
Dr. Laura D. Bilek
Associate Dean for Research & Professor of Physical Therapy · School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
Dr. Laura D. Bilek is Associate Dean for Research & Professor of Physical Therapy in the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions at Creighton University, conducting advanced research in Bone Health and Exercise, Osteoporosis Prevention, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.
Dr. Anthony Kincaid
Professor of Medical Microbiology & Immunology · School of Medicine
Dr. Anthony Kincaid is Professor of Medical Microbiology & Immunology in the School of Medicine at Creighton University, conducting advanced research in Prion Disease Pathogenesis, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with Creighton University.