Admissions
Admissions Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree from a physician assistant/associate (PA) program at a regionally-accredited institution (or equivalent degree as determined by the Program Director)
Proof of unencumbered licensure and/or certification as a physician assistant/associate, or for new graduates, certification or licensure must be obtained by the end of the first semester of the DMSc program
Application Materials
- Completed online application
- Official transcripts* from the physician assistant/associate (PA) program and any institution from which a post-graduate master’s or doctoral degree was earned.
- Resume or curriculum vitae detailing education, employment, volunteer service, and scholarly activity
- Statement of professional goals
- Copy of current PA state healthcare license
Exceptions to these criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis with the consultation of the concentration director.
*You must request official transcripts from your previous institution’s Registrar’s Office. Official transcripts can be sent electronically to admissions@rm.edu. Any transcripts emailed from the applicant will be considered unofficial.
Other Requirements
Vaccinations
No vaccinations required.
Tech Requirements
Technology Requirements
Background and Purpose
The healthcare industry is heavily reliant on technology and providers who are proficient in utilizing technology. As a result, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions requires extensive utilization of electronic devices for its programs. The purpose of this document is to define minimum technology requirements for students to ensure they are equipped with the hardware and software necessary to facilitate their participation and success in all facets of their education.
Laptop Computer
Operating System (OS)
- For PC: Windows 11
For Mac: macOS 14 (Sonoma) or higher
Specifications
- Processor: Apple – M1 Chip or better. Windows – Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 or better
- Memory/RAM: 8 GB minimum, 16GB recommended
- Storage: 256 GB Flash Solid-State Drive
- Display: 13 inches or larger (retina display 12-inch is acceptable)
- WiFi Connectivity: 802.11ac minimum (WiFi 5 or 6 recommended)
- Camera: High resolution (720p or better), internal or external
Note: Due to incompatibility with various software platforms and applications used at RMU, iPads and Chromebooks are not officially supported and thus are not acceptable replacements for a laptop, even if they meet or exceed the above specifications.
Buying Recommendations
PC laptops that adhere to the required specifications above include:
Apple offers educational discounts for students. Make sure to shop via their Education Store to receive the discount. Models adhering to the above specifications are:
Required Software
Your computer must have these systems installed:
- Adobe PDF Reader
- An anti-virus program.
- If you don’t already have one installed, we recommend Microsoft Defender (Windows) or Sophos Home (macOS)
Note: You should have only ONE anti-virus program installed; multiple installations can be troublesome.
High Speed Internet
- The connection should be a Cable/DSL broadband connection or better. We recommend having a minimum of 25 mbps download and 5 mbps upload speed. You can check your download and upload speeds at Speedtest.
- Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) must be reliable. Please note that wireless connections can be unstable; wired Ethernet connections should be used whenever possible. If the speed of your connection is inadequate, contact your ISP to upgrade to a higher-level service.
Internet Browser
- Due to its integration with Microsoft, we recommend Microsoft Edge.
- We also recommend that you have the Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome browser available, as a backup.
Note: The Safari Browser (macOS) is incompatible with some of the services used by RMU and is thus not recommended.
Programs Not Using These Requirements
The above requirements are applicable to new students in all RMU programs except for the PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA) and OPTOMETRY programs. Check out the PA and Optometry program technology policies for reference.
LAST UPDATED: Sep. 2026.
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Application Process
Step 1:
Complete online application through our applicant portal.
Step 2:
Submit supplemental materials i.e. official transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.
Step 3:
Once your application is complete, it will be sent to the program specific Admissions Selection Committee for review. The review process can take 1-2 weeks on average.