RMUoHP Degrees Overview
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions offers five graduate degrees in a variety of healthcare-related educational programs, all of which follow our limited-residency model.  This allows a student to maintain his or her residence and career while simultaneously pursuing graduate education.  Please click on the links to the left for more details on each degree program and specialty.

>The Doctor of Science (DSc) is a terminal doctorate for healthcare professionals with a master's degree or other doctorate. This 75-credit program generally requires approximately four years to complete and includes core research courses, specialty courses, and dissertation. Students average four-to-five years to complete this degree program.

>The transitional Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is a 40-credit entry-level clinical doctorate for licensed advanced practice nurses who have a master's degree. This 18-24 month program also includes a capstone research project.

>The transitional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) and transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs are entry-level clinical doctorates designed for licensed therapists with either a bachelor's or master's degree (or other doctorate). The 22-25 credit programs take approximately one year to complete.

>The Master of Science program is currently under revision.  New information will be posted as it becomes available.  

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