Larkin University

Larkin University grew from Larkin Health Systems, a healthcare delivery pioneer with deep roots in the local communities it has served for two decades. That history shaped an institution focused on healthcare education, research, scholarly activity, and solutions that support the common good. Its academic offerings include the College of Pharmacy, Physician Assistant Program, and College of Biomedical Sciences.

Healthcare is the university’s central academic focus. Programs connect classroom learning with laboratory work, clinical rotations, and research initiatives, with patient care and community service as guiding concerns. Larkin prepares students for team-based care models through clinical and non-clinical experiences, collaborative teaching, and hands-on learning. The university also offers a Biomedical Sciences master’s program for students preparing for medical or dental school. Its new Physician Assistant Program is scheduled to begin with its first cohort on October 1, 2025.

The university is based in Miami, in South Florida, and its community includes students, faculty, and administrators working together in a small learning environment. Students can expect close interaction with professors and administrators, small class sizes, and support focused on academic development and professional preparation. International students should understand that Larkin’s programs are specialized rather than broad-based, with study centered on pharmacy, physician assistant education, and biomedical sciences. The university’s stated L.I.O.N. promise centers on leadership, innovation, opportunity, and nurturing, alongside a commitment to the communities its students will serve.