Prospective Students
Admission is limited and selective. All completed applications will be considered for admission. Visit the program's webpage for more information about the program's priority application deadline. All applicants must demonstrate a previous record of successful academic achievement, clinical experience, and the motivation to pursue graduate level education. To be eligible for any RMUoHP degree program, an applicant must be a US citizen or resident.
To succeed in any RMUoHP degree program, students must have a reasonable level of technology literacy prior to the start of his or her desired degree program. To determine adequacy of technology literacy, download and complete the Applicant Technology Literacy Self-Evaluation. If additional technology literacy is indicated through the completion of the self-evaluation, applicants should seek appropriate training prior to starting the degree program.
Master of Science in Health Science Program
An applicant for the Master of Science in Health Science program must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or foreign equivalent) with a minimum of 2.5 overall GPA with a 3.0 GPA on upper division degree related courses. Preference is given to individuals with two years of professional experience in an exercise science, sport performance, healthcare or occupational performance related area, or licensed or certified fitness professional from a National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCAA) accredited (ACE, ACSM, IFPA, NASM, NCSF, NETA, NFPT, NSCA or Cooper Institute) organization.
Applicants submit the following:
- Online Application
- Resume/CV. Including detailed employment history, career history, extracurricular activities, etc.
- Two letters of recommendation. The recommendations are ideally from a former or current employer and from a colleague or former/current faculty member. Public Law 93-380 allows students to access all application materials, including letters of recommendation written after January 1, 1975. This law also allows students to waive access to their letters of recommendation. You may indicate your desire to waive these rights by signing on the first page of the letter of recommendation form.
- Official transcripts from each prior undergraduate and graduate institution from which a degree was earned. Degrees must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- $150 Non-refundable application fee. Late applicants must pay an additional $100 application fee if the application is postmarked after the application deadline.
Post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) & Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Programs
An applicant for the post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) or transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program must possess a bachelor's degree or master's degree from an accredited institution (or foreign equivalent) with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Applicants must possess a current US occupational or physical therapy license (respectively). An applicant for the elective tracks in pediatric science, aging, administration and practice management, and hand therapy must have at least three years of experience (respectively). Additionally, an applicant for the elective track in hand therapy must be a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT).
Applicants submit the following:
- Online Application
- Resume/CV. Including detailed employment history, career history, extracurricular activities, etc.
- Two letters of recommendation. The recommendations are ideally from a former or current employer and from a colleague or former/current faculty member. Public Law 93-380 allows students to access all application materials, including letters of recommendation written after January 1, 1975. This law also allows students to waive access to their letters of recommendation. You may indicate your desire to waive these rights by signing on the first page of the letter of recommendation form.
- Official transcripts from each prior undergraduate and graduate institution from which a degree was earned. Degrees must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Copy of current United States healthcare license or certification in the appropriate area of practice.
- $150 Non-refundable application fee. Late applicants must pay an additional $100 application fee if the application is postmarked after the application deadline.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program
An applicant for the post baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program must have an entry level nursing degree from an accredited institution (or foreign equivalent) with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. At least one year of clinical experience is preferred. An applicant must hold a current unencumbered licenses in his/her state of residence.
An applicant for the post-master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program must be an advanced practice nurse with a master's degree from an accredited institution or be a registered nurse with a Master of Science degree in nursing from an accredited institution (or foreign equivalent) with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Registered nurses not functioning in an advanced practice role or advanced practice nurses holding a master's degree in a related field should discuss program outcomes with the graduate program director of the DNP program prior to applying so as to clarify that the program will meet their professional needs. An applicant must hold a current unencumbered license in his/her state of residence.
Applicants submit the following:
- The primary application is completed through The Centralized Application Service for Nursing Programs (NursingCAS).
- In addition to NursingCAS, applicants will need to complete a supplemental application.
- Copy of current United States healthcare license or certification in the appropriate area of practice.
- $50 Non-refundable application fee. Late applicants must pay an additional $100 application fee if the application is postmarked after the application deadline.
Doctor of Science (DSc)Programs
An applicant for the Doctor of Science (DSc) degree programs must possess a master’s degree or doctorate from an accredited institution (or foreign equivalent) with a minimum 3.4 cumulative GPA as well as current US licensure or experience in the appropriate healthcare field. Applicants must have successfully completed, with a B- or better, at least one course in Research Methods or Statistics at the Master’s level or higher.
Applicants submit the following:
- Online Application
- Resume/CV. Including detailed employment history, career history, extracurricular activities, etc.
- Two letters of recommendation. The recommendations are ideally from a former or current employer and from a colleague or former/current faculty member. Public Law 93-380 allows students to access all application materials, including letters of recommendation written after January 1, 1975. This law also allows students to waive access to their letters of recommendation. You may indicate your desire to waive these rights by signing on the first page of the letter of recommendation form.
- Official transcripts from each prior undergraduate and graduate institution from which a degree was earned. Degrees must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Copy of current United States healthcare license or certification in the appropriate area of practice.
- $150 Non-refundable application fee. Late applicants must pay an additional $100 application fee if the application is postmarked after the application deadline.
Application materials can be emailed, faxed,or mailed to the address below. Transcripts may NOT be emailed or faxed.
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Admissions Office
561 East 1860 South
Provo, Utah 84606
Fax: 801.734.6801
Office: 801.375.5125
Technology Requirements
Hardware
- Reliable laptop running Windows XP (or higher) or Mac OS X 10 (or higher). Laptop required for onsite class sessions.
- Webcam (Built-in laptop camera or USB webcam).
- Computer headset (headphones and microphone).
Software
- Microsoft Office software (“MS Office Suite”); including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- An Antivirus product installed and updated.
- Web-Browser (We recommend FireFox or Internet Explorer 7 or 8).
- A reliable, high-speed internet connection.
- Adobe Flash Player 11.
- Adobe Reader 11.
Literacy
- Basic computer and internet skills, to include: sending & receiving email with attachments, internet searching, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint), wifi, Windows.
- Refer to the “Applicant Technology Literacy Self-Evaluation”.
Foreign-educated Applicants
A foreign-educated applicant is defined as an applicant who has been educated outside the United States at either the professional entry-level or post professional level. Foreign educated candidates must submit the required documents a minimum of six weeks prior to the published program deadline. Additionally, foreign-educated applicants must:
- Submit a TOEFL score of at least 89 for the internet-based exam; must be taken within 2 years of application. This is a requirement for all applicants for whom English is not an official native language. When taking the TOEFL, students should use code 5751 to have results sent directly to the University.
- Submit official transcripts from each institution previously attended with accompanying English translation and foreign credential evaluation. Verification of authenticity of educational transcripts is required for all education institutions outside the United States.
- Submit transcript review by an independent credentialing agency as listed below. Degrees must be verified as the U.S. equivalent from a university accredited by an accrediting agency as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. In addition to a degree equivalency evaluation, a course-by-course evaluation is also required.
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Full Disclosure Requirement
Incomplete or falsified admissions information constitutes grounds for refusal to admit or immediate dismissal, loss of credit, and forfeiture of all tuition and fees paid.
Confidentiality
Admissions materials received by the University are kept in strict confidence. Once the application materials are received, these materials are the property of the University and will not be returned to the applicant. All applicant materials are kept for one year following receipt if the student does not enroll.
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