Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
This streamlined (9-12 months part-time) certificate program is designed for experienced Nurse Practitioners, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), and other qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who possess a minimum of one year of experience practicing as an APRN in an acute care setting. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination.
Post-Master's CertificateAdult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
This program was created for Registered Nurses (RN) with a baccalaureate degree and at least one year of critical care experience who wish to become an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) and earn the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. The program may be completed in 27 months full-time or in 32 months on a part-time basis.
Doctoral ProfessionalB.A. and B.S. in Health Services/Allied Health Sciences, General
Bachelor's DegreeBiochemistry and Molecular Biology
Regular students admitted to the Graduate School in pursuit of the Master of Science (MS) degree must have a research mentor and MS thesis research project already determined at the time of acceptance. In addition to ethics, statistics, presentation, and scientific writing core coursework, advanced coursework in the individual discipline is custom designed for each student. The normal time to complete the MS degree is two years.
Master's DegreeBiochemistry and Molecular Biology
Regular first-year students in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program enter the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (IGPBS), taking one year of core studies relevant to the various degree offering programs. Students engage in research immediately through laboratory rotations before selecting a mentor and transitioning into a discipline-specific program to complete their degree. The normal time for completion of the PhD degree is 6 years.
Doctoral ResearchBiological Sciences
The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine offers the degree of Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, which is issued upon successful completion of the Basic Science courses of the PM1 year to students who have fulfilled the General Education requirements. The Bachelor of Science degree is normally issued during the second year for enrolled students who have fulfilled the degree requirements.
Bachelor's DegreeBiomedical Sciences
The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program cultivates future healthcare professionals by providing a rigorous foundation in biomedical sciences. It prepares students for advanced graduate studies in diverse fields such as allopathic and osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, pharmacy, and physician assistant studies.
Master's DegreeCell Biology and Anatomy
Regular first-year students in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program enter the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (IGPBS), taking one year of core studies relevant to the various degree offering programs. Students engage in research immediately through laboratory rotations before selecting a mentor and transitioning into a discipline-specific program to complete their degree. The normal time for completion of the PhD degree is 6 years.
Doctoral ResearchCell Biology and Anatomy
Regular students admitted to the Graduate School in pursuit of the Master of Science (MS) degree must have a research mentor and MS thesis research project already determined at the time of acceptance. In addition to ethics, statistics, presentation, and scientific writing core coursework, advanced coursework in the individual discipline is custom designed for each student. The normal time to complete the MS degree is two years.
Master's DegreeCellular and Molecular Pharmacology
Regular students admitted to the Graduate School in pursuit of the Master of Science (MS) degree must have a research mentor and MS thesis research project already determined at the time of acceptance. In addition to ethics, statistics, presentation, and scientific writing core coursework, advanced coursework in the individual discipline is custom designed for each student. The normal time to complete the MS degree is two years.
Master's DegreeCellular and Molecular Pharmacology
Regular first-year students in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program enter the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (IGPBS), taking one year of core studies relevant to the various degree offering programs. Students engage in research immediately through laboratory rotations before selecting a mentor and transitioning into a discipline-specific program to complete their degree. The normal time for completion of the PhD degree is 6 years.
Doctoral ResearchClinical and Lifestyle Nutrition
The online Master of Science in Clinical and Lifestyle Nutrition prepares students to further their practice in the field of clinical nutrition using evidence-based nutrition knowledge and professional skills in critical thinking, leadership and communication. The program is designed for dietetic and healthcare professionals who want to offer an advanced level of care to patients and seek professional growth.
Master's DegreeClinical Counseling
The Clinical Counseling curriculum is designed to prepare students to deliver clinical mental-health services upon graduation, with training in the identification and treatment of a broad range of mental, nervous and behavioral disorders. Graduates meet the educational requirements for licensure as a professional counselor in Illinois and many other states.
Master's DegreeClinical Psychology
The College of Health Professions offers a unique opportunity for students on the pathway to earning a PhD degree in Psychology to also earn a Master of Science degree in Psychology. The Clinical Psychology MS degree is earned en route to the PhD in Clinical Psychology and is not a terminal degree program; it can be completed in two years.
Master's DegreeDoctor of Nursing Practice
Doctoral ProfessionalEntry to Nursing Practice
The RFUMS Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program for entry to nursing practice (ENP) is a 24-month, full-time program of study designed for those who wish to enter into professional nursing practice with an MSN degree. Graduates are awarded an MSN degree and are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for registered nurses (RN).
Master's DegreeHealth Administration
The certificate in Health Administration prepares students to enhance their leadership skills in the healthcare industry. The four-course certificate program is typically completed in one academic year or four quarters of study and is offered in the online delivery format.
Post-Baccalaureate CertificateHealth Administration
The Master of Science degree in Health Administration is 46 quarter hours of credit offered in the online delivery format. The program prepares students to enhance their leadership skills in the healthcare industry.
Master's DegreeInterprofessional Healthcare Studies
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Interprofessional Healthcare Studies program provides an opportunity for existing practitioners from various healthcare disciplines or health professions education to advance their knowledge and skills related to their professional positions.
Doctoral ResearchLifestyle Medicine
The Lifestyle Medicine certificate provides future or present healthcare professionals with the knowledge necessary to incorporate lifestyle medicine into their practice. Students complete four fully online courses for a total of 12 quarter hours of credit to complete the certificate.
Post-Baccalaureate CertificateLifestyle Medicine
The online Master of Science in Lifestyle Medicine degree prepares health profession students and current health professionals to advance and provide the fundamentals of Lifestyle Medicine. The six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine are the focus of the degree program: eating better; moving more; restorative sleep; developing stress resilience; avoiding risky behaviors; and improving social connectedness.
Master's DegreeMaster of Science in Health Professions Education
Master's DegreeMedical Science
The Doctor of Medical Science degree program offers a DMS degree for students who have obtained a master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program and wish to complete a professional doctorate degree. The DMS degree is designed to provide professional advancement for physician assistants as leaders, educators, and clinicians. Students complete four core courses and select one of several elective concentrations along with a practicum course series and project.
Doctoral ProfessionalMedicine
Chicago Medical School offers a four-year program where students learn the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes of a physician, including excellent communication skills, technical expertise and the ability to reason and solve problems. Students learn from an incredibly diverse array of patients at a wide variety of clinical sites in and around Chicago, and graduates are well prepared to pursue residency training in any specialty.
Doctoral ProfessionalMicrobiology and Immunology
Regular first-year students in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program enter the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (IGPBS), taking one year of core studies relevant to the various degree offering programs. Students engage in research immediately through laboratory rotations before selecting a mentor and transitioning into a discipline-specific program to complete their degree. The normal time for completion of the PhD degree is 6 years.
Doctoral ResearchMicrobiology and Immunology
Regular students admitted to the Graduate School in pursuit of the Master of Science (MS) degree must have a research mentor and MS thesis research project already determined at the time of acceptance. In addition to ethics, statistics, presentation, and scientific writing core coursework, advanced coursework in the individual discipline is custom designed for each student. The normal time to complete the MS degree is two years.
Master's DegreeM.S. in Health Education
Master's DegreeM.S. in Neurosciences
Master's DegreeM.S. in Nurse Anesthesia
Master's DegreeM.S. in Nutrition Education
Master's DegreeM.S. in Psychology
Master's DegreeNeuroscience
Regular students admitted to the Graduate School in pursuit of the Master of Science (MS) degree must have a research mentor and MS thesis research project already determined at the time of acceptance. In addition to ethics, statistics, presentation, and scientific writing core coursework, advanced coursework in the individual discipline is custom designed for each student. The normal time to complete the MS degree is two years.
Master's DegreeNeuroscience
Regular first-year students in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program enter the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (IGPBS), taking one year of core studies relevant to the various degree offering programs. Students engage in research immediately through laboratory rotations before selecting a mentor and transitioning into a discipline-specific program to complete their degree. The normal time for completion of the PhD degree is 6 years.
Doctoral ResearchNurse Anesthesia
This 36-month program was created for Registered Nurses (RN) with a baccalaureate or graduate degree who wish to continue their education to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) and earn the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.
Doctoral ProfessionalNutrition for Healthcare Professionals
The certificate in Nutrition for Healthcare Professionals is designed to provide present or future healthcare professionals with the knowledge necessary to work with patients and clients to encourage diet practices consistent with health and well-being. The program can be completed in as little as a year, with up to four years allowed for completion.
Post-Baccalaureate CertificatePathologists' Assistant
A pathologists' assistant is an intensively trained allied health professional who provides anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a pathologist. The Pathologists' Assistant program is a rigorous, full-time program consisting of 12 months of didactic coursework followed by 10 months of clinical rotations through nationally known clinical affiliates.
Master's DegreePharmacy
The College of Pharmacy offers a Doctor of Pharmacy program with a typical length of four academic years for degree completion. Graduates are prepared to pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX), and the program offers early clinical training and experiences, interprofessional education and a variety of simulation activities.
Doctoral ProfessionalPharmD
Doctoral ProfessionalPh.D. in Neurosciences
Doctoral ResearchPhysical Therapy
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is a 2.5-year entry-level program that prepares a graduate to practice physical therapy effectively, safely, ethically, and interprofessionally with cultural respect and humility in any type of healthcare environment. The program includes academic, clinical and research components in individual and group-learning settings that allow students to explore specialty areas.
Doctoral ProfessionalPhysician Assistant Practice
RFUMS offers a 24-month, entry-level graduate program leading to a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice. The first 12 months consist of didactic coursework, and the second 12 months entail clinical learning through six core rotations and two elective experiences.
Master's DegreePhysiology and Biophysics
Regular first-year students in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program enter the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (IGPBS), taking one year of core studies relevant to the various degree offering programs. Students engage in research immediately through laboratory rotations before selecting a mentor and transitioning into a discipline-specific program to complete their degree. The normal time for completion of the PhD degree is 6 years.
Doctoral ResearchPhysiology and Biophysics
Regular students admitted to the Graduate School in pursuit of the Master of Science (MS) degree must have a research mentor and MS thesis research project already determined at the time of acceptance. In addition to ethics, statistics, presentation, and scientific writing core coursework, advanced coursework in the individual discipline is custom designed for each student. The normal time to complete the MS degree is two years.
Master's DegreePodiatric Medicine
Completion of the program normally requires four years, with a maximum of six years allowed. Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPMs), also known as podiatrists, are podiatric physicians and surgeons qualified by their education and training to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle and related structures of the leg.
Doctoral ProfessionalPopulation Health
The Master of Science in Population Health is designed to prepare students for jobs in the population health industry, including public health, healthcare, academia, research, and governmental and non-governmental agencies. The degree is also an option for students who want to prepare for continued graduate study in a variety of healthcare professions including healthcare administration and management, medicine, physical therapy, and physician assistant studies.
Master's DegreePopulation Health Analytics
The certificate in Population Health Analytics is four courses offered in the online format that are typically completed in one academic year or four quarters of study. This certificate prepares students for employment in the population health, public health and health and wellness fields.
Post-Baccalaureate CertificatePopulation Health Strategies
The certificate in Population Health Strategies is four courses offered in the online format, and the program can typically be completed in one academic year or four quarters of study. The certificate is designed to prepare students for employment in the fields of population health, public health and health and wellness.
Post-Baccalaureate CertificatePost-baccalaureate Certificate in Essentials of Health Promotion and Wellness
Post-Baccalaureate CertificatePost-baccalaureate Certificate in Health Professions Education
Post-Baccalaureate CertificatePost-baccalaureate Certificate in Online Instruction
Post-Baccalaureate CertificatePost-Baccalaureate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Post-Baccalaureate CertificatePsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
This 30-month (full-time) and 41-month (decelerated/part-time) program of study was created for registered nurses who wish to continue their education to become a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. PMHNPs are advanced practice registered nurses who focus on the care of individuals, across the lifespan, at risk for or having a diagnosis of psychiatric disorders or mental health problems.
Doctoral ProfessionalPsychology
The Clinical Psychology training program integrates academic, scientific and professional training, offers the Doctor of Philosophy degree and is defined by the scientist-practitioner model. The program provides students with intensive instruction in the theoretical framework of psychology and broad experience in methods of practice of clinical psychology, with focused training in Neuropsychology, Health Psychology and Psychopathology. The PhD program is a 6 year (72 month) program.
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