Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

You are: Someone who would receive personal satisfaction by helping people maintain and improve their oral health, quality of life and appearance.
Length: 4 years (full time)
Opportunities: Most DMD graduates will practice as general dentists but others may become a specialist such as an endodontist, oral surgeon, orthodontist, pediatric dentist, periodontist, or prosthodontist.
Annual Median Salary: $143,000
Expected Job Growth Next Ten Years: 9%
The WesternU Difference: Early clinical training to develop professional and communication skills; wide array of clinical training sites; low student-to-faculty ratio.

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Doctor of Physical Therapy-Entry (DPT)

You are: Someone who is interested in healthcare with a focus on helping individuals restore and maintain function as well as the promotion of overall fitness and health.
Length: 3 years (full time)
Opportunities: Physical therapists work in hospitals, private practice, rehabilitation centers, public schools, home health, industry, administration, education, consultation and research.
Annual Salary Range: $73,000 - $104,000
Expected Job Growth Next Ten Years: 27%
The WesternU Difference: Small class size; labs assistants are working clinicians; early and diverse clinical experiences; 3 gross anatomy courses; standardized patient skills lab; research opportunities.

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Doctor of Physical Therapy-Advanced (DPT)

You are: A licensed physical therapist with a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Length: Variable – depends on courses required
Opportunities: Graduates will be prepared to advance their careers by updating their knowledge and skills.
Annual Salary Range: $73,000 - $104,000
Expected Job Growth Next Ten Years: 27%
The WesternU Difference: Most courses are web-based and/or on weekends; designed for the working therapist; curriculum is customized for each student based on experience.

 
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Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA)

You are: Someone who enjoys working with physicians, nurses, other health care team members, and patients as a physician assistant.
Length: 2 years (full time)
Opportunities: Physician assistants have the opportunity to work in variety of settings including private practices, clinics, and hospitals.
Annual Salary Range: $81,000 - $110,000
Expected Job Growth Next Ten Years: 27%
The WesternU Difference: Small, private, people-centered institution that fosters interprofessional learning; early clinical experiences; premier clinical facilities; a chance to join the WesternU alumni in sharing a lifelong connection with the university.

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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

        WesternU’s DPT-Entry Program is 3 years in length and designed for students with undergraduate degrees who wish to play an important role in treating individuals with various physical disabilities. Graduates of this program are prepared to function as generalists in any type of setting and with all age ranges.
        Graduates with DPT degrees work in hospitals, private practices, rehabilitation centers, public schools, home health, industry, administration, education, consultation and research. According to the APTA Web site, the median salary for physical therapists is $55,000, and their role in health and wellness programs is expected to expand as business and industry work to decrease on-the-job injuries.

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

You are: A team player who enjoys one-on-one interactions with patients to improve quality of life.
Length: 4 years (full time)
Opportunities: ODs can choose from many types of specialty emphasis including neuro-optometric rehabilitation, vision therapy, pediatrics, geriatrics, and low vision rehabilitation.
Annual Salary Range: $96,000 - $175,000
Expected Job Growth Next Ten Years: 11%
The WesternU Difference: Curriculum emphasizes optometric rehabilitation and early entry into community-based clinical education to foster humanistic approach to healthcare; clinical assignments and classwork will model interprofessional approach.

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

You are: Someone who wishes to become a physician specializing in a humanistic and scientific approach to caring for people.
Length: 4 years (full time)
Opportunities: DO graduates are fully licensed physicians and can specialize in any medical discipline including family medicine, surgery, pediatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, etc.
Post Residency Annual Salary Range: $150,000 - $340,000
Expected Job Growth Next Ten Years: 14%
The WesternU Difference: Early and extensive clinical training; small, private, people-centered institution that fosters interprofessional learning; join WesternU’s well-respected DO alumni; state-of-the-art classrooms and research facilities.

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine-Northwest (DO)

You are: Someone who wishes to become a physician in a NW state specializing in a humanistic approach using their hands to diagnose & treat.
Length: 4 years (full time)
Opportunities: DO graduates are fully licensed physicians and can specialize in any medical discipline including family medicine, surgery, pediatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, etc.
Post Residency Annual Salary Range: $150,000 - $340,000
Expected Job Growth Next Ten Years: 14%
The WesternU Difference: Early and extensive clinical training; small, private, people-centered institution that fosters interprofessional learning; join WesternU’s well-respected DO alumni; state-of-the-art classrooms and research facilities.
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Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

You are: Someone seeking to become a podiatric (foot and ankle) physician and surgeon.
Length: 4 years (full time)
Opportunities: Newly trained podiatric physicians will find opportunities in solo and group medical practices, clinics, and health maintenance organizations.
Post Residency Annual Median Salary: $114,000
Expected Job Growth Next Ten Years: 9%
The WesternU Difference: Small, private, people-centered institution that fosters interdisciplinary learning with other health professions; low student-to-faculty ratio; beautiful Southern California location.

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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

You are: Someone who enjoys working with animals by providing health care and preventing the transmission of diseases.
Length: 4 years (full time)
Opportunities: DVM graduates enjoy careers as veterinarians in private and corporate practices, public health, or biomedical research.
Annual Salary Range: $79,000 - $144,000
Expected Job Growth Next Ten Years: 35%
The WesternU Difference: Curriculum covers a wide variety of animals; problem-based learning; extensive clinical experiences at local animal hospitals and institutions.

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Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

You are: Someone who enjoys working with people and helping to improve their quality of life.
Length: 4 years (full time)
Opportunities: PharmD graduates practice pharmacy in community, institutional, and corporate settings.
Annual Salary Range: $106,000 - $131,000
Expected Job Growth Next Ten Years: 22%
The WesternU Difference: Small, private, people-centered institution that fosters interprofessional learning; outstanding (at or near 100% for past 5 years) board exam first-time passing rate; state-of-the-art classrooms and research facilities.

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Doctor of Pharmacy-International (PharmD)

You are: an American or foreign trained pharmacist with a bachelor's degree seeking advanced standing in our regular PharmD program.
Length: 3 years (full time)
Opportunities: PharmD graduates practice pharmacy in community, institutional, and corporate settings.
Annual Salary Range: $106,000 - $131,000
Expected Job Growth Next Ten Years: 22%
The WesternU Difference: Small, private, people-centered institution that fosters interprofessional learning; outstanding (at or near 100% for past 5 years) board exam pass rate; state-of-the-art classrooms and research facilities.

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Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MS)

You are: Someone who is interested in making major contributions to cutting edge translational research.
Length: 2 years (full time)
Opportunities: Graduates in Pharmaceutical Sciences may seek careers in academia, the pharmaceutical industry, or public/private research institutions.
Annual Salary Range: $59,000 - $140,000
The WesternU Difference: Teaching and research assistantships; State-of-the-art classroom and research facilities; emphasis on interdisciplinary research in neuro-pharmacology, physiology, pharmaceutics and drug delivery, pharmacokinetics, genetics, environmental toxicology and molecular immunology.

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Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MS)

You are: Someone who enjoys doing biomedical research with the aim of understanding human disease and improving health care.
Length: 2 years (full time)
Opportunities: Most graduates will become researchers in academia or for biotechnology companies.
Annual Salary Range: $59,000 - $140,000
The WesternU Difference: Tuition waivers and stipends; state-of-the-art research facilities; opportunities for both biomedical and educational scientific investigation; small, private, people-centered institution that fosters interprofessional learning.

 
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Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MS)

You are: Someone who ultimately wishes to become a physician, dentist, optometrist, pharmacist or other health professional.
Length: 12 months (full time)
Opportunities: Most graduates will become health professionals or work in education/industry
Starting income: Varies by the profession from which you ultimately graduate
The WesternU Difference: Small, private, people-centered institution that fosters interprofessional learning; state-of-the-art classrooms; experienced professional school advising and linkage programs to our medical and dental schools.

 
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Master of Science in Health Sciences (MS)

You are: Someone who is planning to teach or currently teaches in the health sciences or health professions.
Length: 2 years (full time)
Opportunities: Most graduates will seek leadership positions in health education or as community health educators.
Annual Salary Range: $44,000 - $78,000
The WesternU Difference: Emphasis on applied leadership, organizational dynamics, and executive skills; small, private, people-centered institution that fosters interprofessional learning; learning activities based on functional requirements of adult learners to illustrate educational concepts.

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Master of Science in Nursing - Entry (MSN)

        WesternU’s DPT-Entry Program is 3 years in length and designed for students with undergraduate degrees who wish to play an important role in treating individuals with various physical disabilities. Graduates of this program are prepared to function as generalists in any type of setting and with all age ranges.
        Graduates with DPT degrees work in hospitals, private practices, rehabilitation centers, public schools, home health, industry, administration, education, consultation and research. According to the APTA Web site, the median salary for physical therapists is $55,000, and their role in health and wellness programs is expected to expand as business and industry work to decrease on-the-job injuries.
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Master of Science in Nursing - Advanced (MSN)

        WesternU’s DPT-Entry Program is 3 years in length and designed for students with undergraduate degrees who wish to play an important role in treating individuals with various physical disabilities. Graduates of this program are prepared to function as generalists in any type of setting and with all age ranges.
        Graduates with DPT degrees work in hospitals, private practices, rehabilitation centers, public schools, home health, industry, administration, education, consultation and research. According to the APTA Web site, the median salary for physical therapists is $55,000, and their role in health and wellness programs is expected to expand as business and industry work to decrease on-the-job injuries.
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Multiple programs available resulting in MSN and DNP degrees or FNP certification

You are: Someone who is interested in becoming a professional nurse or seeking to advance your nursing degree.
Length: Varies, based on your experience and desired degree.
Opportunities: Earning your advanced degree in nursing can give you additional earning potential and career advancement opportunities.
Annual Salary Range: $60,000 - $120,000
The WesternU Difference: Our distance programs allow you to complete your degree through a web-based curriculum. Students can work full-time or part-time and are only required to be on campus for two weekends each semester.

 
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)/Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (FNP)

        WesternU’s DPT-Entry Program is 3 years in length and designed for students with undergraduate degrees who wish to play an important role in treating individuals with various physical disabilities. Graduates of this program are prepared to function as generalists in any type of setting and with all age ranges.
        Graduates with DPT degrees work in hospitals, private practices, rehabilitation centers, public schools, home health, industry, administration, education, consultation and research. According to the APTA Web site, the median salary for physical therapists is $55,000, and their role in health and wellness programs is expected to expand as business and industry work to decrease on-the-job injuries.