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School of Health and
Rehabilitation Sciences

Physician Assistant Studies, Post-Professional (DMSc)

Format(s)
Online
Degree Type
Doctor of Medical Science
Duration

1 year
(3 terms, including 1 summer term)

Flexible plans of study are available.

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Format(s)
Online
Degree Type
Doctor of Medical Science
Duration

1 year
(3 terms, including 1 summer term)

Flexible plans of study are available.

Request Info

Have Questions?

Contact this program's enrollment specialist(s):

Haley Geisler
Haley Geisler
hne3@pitt.edu

At a Glance

In just one year, earn this 100% online doctoral degree designed specifically for practicing physician assistants and associates. Build confidence and leadership skills to turn your unique experiences and challenges into meaningful change in today’s ever-evolving health care environment. By expanding your knowledge of implementation, practice-based learning, and improvement science, you will become equipped with the skills to advance your career in multiple areas of health care and education.

Application

Start Term

Spring term (January)
Summer term (May)
Fall term (August)

Application Opens

Spring Start: May 1, 2024
Summer Start: September 18, 2024
Fall Start: January 15, 2025

Application Closes

Spring Start: December 15, 2024
Summer Start: April 15, 2025
Fall Start: July 15, 2025

Commitment
and Credits

Duration

1 year
(3 terms, including 1 summer term)

Flexible plans of study are available.

Commitment

Full-time

Credits

42 plus 30 required transfer credits from a health-related graduate program of study.

Degree

Type of Degree

Doctor of Medical Science

This is a post-professional program for certified physician assistants/associates.

Format(s)

Online

Applied Skills

Students will participate in an internship. This internship can be job-integrated and take place where students are currently working, or it can be aspirant or community-based. Students will implement their Scholarly Practice Capstone Project during their internship. 

Estimated
Program Costs

Pitt’s DMSc is one of the most affordable online doctoral programs for working PAs.

Program Outcomes

DMSc graduates have experienced advancement in their careers, continued their education and have made differences in their organizations.

Average Class Size

30

Accreditation

The University of Pittsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 267-284-5000.

Student
Handbooks

2024-2025 Graduate Student Handbook
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Have Questions?

Contact this program's enrollment specialist(s):

Haley Geisler
Haley Geisler
hne3@pitt.edu
Learn more about the Department of Physician Assistant Studies

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Physician Assistant Studies (MS)
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Field Descriptions
Field of Study (Intended Major)

  1. Certificate
  2. Certificate - Hybrid/Online

Concentration
  1. Doctorate - Rehabilitation Science
  2. Doctorate - Physical Therapy - Entry-level DPT
  3. Master's Degree - Physical Therapy - Post-professional Master of Science
  4. Master's Degree - Health Informatics
  5. Master - Hybrid/Online - Health Informatics - Online
  6. Master's Degree - Dietitian Nutritionist Program
Term
  1. Fall - Spring - Summer
  2. Fall - Spring
  3. Fall
  4. Spring
  5. Summer
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