Academics

The College of Osteopathic Medicine at Rocky Vista University consists of four years of full-time academic and clinical programs. The first two years comprise preclinical studies on campus integrating case-based learning followed by two years of clinical education.

Rocky Vista University’s Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) degree is the highest practice degree in nurse anesthesia. RVU offers a comprehensive and challenging curriculum designed to equip you with the knowledge and expertise needed for a successful career in anesthesia. 

Rocky Vista University’s PA Program is taught utilizing the competency-based medical education model. In the first two semesters (Didactic Phase) the learner will move from foundational concepts to clinically oriented content. The subsequent five semesters (Clinical Phase) are dedicated to advancing the student to the level of “competent” for all thirteen entrustable professional activities.

The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences is a 9-month (30 semester hour) degree program. The program provides an opportunity for students with diverse backgrounds and life experience to strengthen their educational foundation in the biomedical sciences, cultivate critical thinking skills, and prepare for careers in the health sciences.

The Rocky Vista University Master of Medical Sciences Program is a 1-year program that provides students a deep foundation in biomedical sciences, humanism, and professionalism. The program is designed to strengthen students’ qualifications and candidacy for medical or other health professional schools.