Healthcare Degrees
Healthcare Degrees
Rockhurst University offers health science majors in nursing, pre-med, physical therapy and more. With the addition of the Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences, Rockhurst provides healthcare degrees that are guaranteed to launch your career!
Health Science Programs
Rockhurst aims to be one of the premier healthcare administration schools in the region, creating medical professionals that make a difference on the local, regional and natural health care levels. As a Jesuit institution, we create lifelong learners that are better prepared for the rigors of not only their particular healthcare program, but for a life of serving others.
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Ed.D. in Education and Leadership - Health Care Education
Online Nursing
- Hybrid Accelerated BSN
- Online MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
- Online MSN - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Online MSN - Nursing Leadership
- Online MSN FNP/AGACNP Dual Track
- Online Post-Master's FNP (Second Degree MSN)
- Online Post Master’s Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Associates
A Bright Future
Rockhurst's suite of health majors provide a pathway to a successful career in almost any field in the industry.
100 % Job placement for graduates of Saint Luke's programs (98% at RU overall)
31 % Job growth in health care by 2026
$ 70K Average nursing salary
Rockhurst has a sense of community, of inclusion, and finding a home away from home, while you're growing to be your best self.
– Sydney Shindler | Pre-Med ‘23
Pre-Med Scholars Program
Rockhurst has agreements in place with both local and regional medical schools for outstanding pre-medical students to gain early admission into medical school.
Alumni Medical Network
The Rockhurst University Alumni Medical Network is a community of medical professionals who are committed to providing a network of support for Rockhurst students who are preparing for a career in the medical field.
Support young Rockhurst students currently in the pre-health program.
Build a professional network through alumni gatherings in KC, St. Louis and Omaha.
Mentor current RU students and provide shadow opportunities in the field.
