18%
avg. growth through 2032 in these professions
$84–$126k
avg. median salary range
24 months
or less to complete and start your career
OBU’s new hybrid, accelerated graduate healthcare programs offer you a fast track to a rewarding career in high-demand health professions. Our innovative hybrid model makes these programs highly accessible to aspiring healthcare professionals throughout Oklahoma and the entire nation. Our programs develop well-equipped, faith-forward professionals ready to meet the healthcare needs of our communities.
Benefits of OBU’s Graduate Healthcare Programs
A graduate healthcare degree with OBU will set you on a fast track for a rewarding career where you will serve the healthcare needs of your community.
Hybrid Learning Model
Our hybrid learning model allows you to stay in your community while you pursue your graduate healthcare degree. Hybrid learning in healthcare is an innovative and effective way to gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed professionally.
Accelerated Path to Your Career
OBU’s accelerated curriculum focuses on the evidence-based knowledge and skills you need for entry-level professional practice in your chosen field. This means you will begin your graduate education and step into your new career in two years or less.
Health Science Programs
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
OBU’s hybrid, accelerated Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is an entry-level degree that prepares you to be a leader in the occupational therapy profession. You will earn your doctorate degree in two years which is less time than many traditional Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) programs. Occupational therapists work in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, mental health facilities, home health and more.
This program has been approved by the Higher Learning Commission.
Email: occupational.therapy@okbu.edu
Phone: 405.247.0061
Doctor of Physical Therapy
OBU’s hybrid, accelerated Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is an entry-level degree that prepares you for a career as a physical therapist. You will earn your doctorate degree in two years. Physical therapists can work in a variety of settings including private offices, outpatient clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, patient homes and more.
This program has been approved by the Higher Learning Commission.
Email: dpt@okbu.edu
Phone: 918.992.2892
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
The OBU hybrid accelerated Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program prepares you for a career as a speech-language pathologist in 16 months (4 semesters). You will gain entry-level clinical skills for the evaluation and treatment of individuals with communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan. Clinical experiences are completed in your home community and include SLP practice settings like hospitals, schools, residential facilities, outpatient clinics, home health, and private practice.
This program has been approved by the Higher Learning Commission.
Email: slp@okbu.edu
Phone: 405.585.4621
Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies
OBU’s hybrid Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies (MSPAS) is an entry-level degree that prepares you for a career as a Physician Assistant/Associate (PA). PAs are licensed clinicians who practice medicine in every specialty and setting. As trusted, rigorously educated and trained healthcare professionals, PAs are dedicated to expanding access to care and transforming health and wellness through patient-centered, team-based medical practice.
This program has been approved by the Higher Learning Commission.
Program Director: Dr. Christina Hanson
Email: christina.hanson@okbu.edu
Phone: 918.992.2641
Physician Associate Studies, MS
Program launches in early 2027.