About

The Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program, which originated as the Doctor of PA Studies (DPAS), is specifically for PAs and housed in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. It is a post-professional degree program during which learners achieve competence in the domains of Practice-Based Learning and Quality Improvement. It is designed to enhance career opportunities for practicing PAs.

Program Summary
42 credits (plus 30 required transfer credits from a health-related graduate program of study)	Spring Start: January Summer Start: May Fall Start: August
Completed in as little as one year	Competitive tuition compared to other doctoral degrees for PAs

Program Summary

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

Spring Start: January

Summer Start: May

Fall Start: August

Completed in as little as one year

Competitive tuition compared to other doctoral degrees for PAs

About the Program

The DMSc program coursework, based on the competencies for the PA Profession, consists of online courses that culminate in a Scholarly Practice Capstone Project and defense. The DMSc program allows PAs to pursue a doctorate after completion of their master’s degree while remaining in their place of practice.