Health Care Degrees - University of Mary

Help patients thrive in a variety of clinical settings

The health care programs at the University of Mary build on your life experience. Dedicated faculty are committed to your success with online, in-person, or blended program options. Our programs offer interdisciplinary learning with diverse areas of study, international service trips to Peru and Guatemala, experiential learning opportunities through our Pro Bono Clinics, and early assurance and priority admissions for students who qualify. Answer your call to serve others by working in this essential, growing industry.

The values the university stands behind, the servant leadership it instills, the professors that genuinely want you to succeed, and the learning environment that is created make it a very special place to learn and grow in one's chosen profession. Growing into my profession with the Benedictine values at the core of my education continues to shape the way I practice and how I live my day-to-day life.”

Heather Mattson

Doctor of Physical Therapy

HIGHLIGHTED ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMS TO EXPLORE

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Our CAPTE-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program provides values-based, interdisciplinary formation for future field leaders. Explore treatment, rehabilitation, and preventative care strategies while taking part in hands-on research and clinical practice experiences.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Engage in a rigorous, intensive professional program focused on community outreach. Learn the foundational concepts of occupational therapy and put those theories into practice with 24 weeks of fieldwork and a 14-week doctoral capstone experience.

MS in Speech-Language Pathology

Use your expertise to expand access to a fundamental human need with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. Build your skills in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating different levels of speech, language, and swallowing difficulties. You’ll gain professional experience with clinical rotations in on-campus clinics, private practice, public schools, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers.

MS in Athletic Training

Enhance the health and wellness of the individuals and communities you serve by becoming a leader in athletic training and allied health professions. Our Master of Science in Athletic Training will help you develop competencies in injury and illness prevention, examination, assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and more with immersive clinical experiences.

HIGHLIGHTED ONLINE PROGRAMS TO EXPLORE

MS in Clinical Exercise Physiology

The Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology will teach you to provide and instruct others on using exercise in clinical treatment or a wellness program. Our CAAHEP-accredited program supplements flexible online coursework with in-person, hands-on lab experiences.

MS in Kinesiology

Enhance your knowledge of biomechanics and improve your movement analysis of skills and tasks with Mary’s Master of Science in Kinesiology. Our degree provides in-depth study and practical skills that combine online education with short residency courses on our main campus in Bismarck, ND.

BS in Respiratory Therapy

Advance your career as a registered respiratory therapist with our flexible respiratory therapy bachelor’s degree program. Develop your skills in interpreting physical exam findings, cardiopulmonary monitoring data, laboratory data, and diagnostic imaging information while gaining critical insights into the practice of respiratory therapy.

MS in Bioethics

Gain career-changing skills that will allow you to guide ethical decision-making in various fields. Our online Master of Science in Bioethics combines theoretical and practical skills to create ethical frameworks where human dignity is the guiding principle in medicine, law, business, public affairs, and more.

YOU WERE MADE FOR MORE.