Jefferson College of Health Sciences (often abbreviated and known locally as JCHS and Jefferson College,) is an independent, private, coeducational, health sciences college located in Downtown Roanoke, Virginia. Officially chartered as a College in 1982, Jefferson College is the oldest hospital-based college in Virginia. The college offers 15 majors in various healthcare disciplines. Jefferson College of Health Sciences awards the Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Science degree. Jefferson College's graduate programs in nursing, occupational therapy, and physician assistant are recognized nationally.
