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Doctoral Programs
Find The Right Fit For You
This Page is meant to help you compare and contrast the current different Doctoral programs available for physician associates. Simply the table data on each program to learn more about that program. You will learn information such as credit hours, required costs, length of time required to complete the program, and other valuable insights.
Program Name | Degree Awarded | Cost | Time to Conferral | Transfer Credits option? | Accelerated option? | Decelerated Option? | Mandated campus attendance? | Website address | Misc. info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Southwestern College | DMSc | ||||||||
Springfield College | DMSc | $30,266 | 12 months | Yes, up to 9 credits | No | Yes, up to 10 years | No | https://springfield.edu/graduate-programs/medical-science-dmsc | AAPA Category 1 CME Available |
Touro University | DPA | $15,000 | 8 - 12 Months | NO | Two semester track option | No standard deceleration option but case by case options | Online and asynchronous, No residency | https://tun.touro.edu/programs/physician-assistant-studies/doctor-of-physician-associate/ | Fall and spring starts; Doctoral track options |
University of Lynchburg | DMSc | $25,000 | 12 months | Yes | Yes (for entry level PA students continuing on to the doctorate program) | Yes | 100% online | www.lynchburg.edu/academics/college-of-health-sciences/physician-assistant-medicine/doctor-of-medical-science/ | Certificate programs. Can earn Category 1 CME |
University of Maryland | DMSc | In State: $798 per credit hour
Out of State: $997 per credit hour | 30 months | Yes, up to 15 credits | Online, Hybrid
| https://www.graduate.umaryland.edu/dmscpa/
https://mdapa.org/page-18133/13135456 | 60 credits | ||
University of Nebrask - Medical Center | DMSc | $710 per Credit Hour | 4 semesters up to 5 years | Not mentioned | Yes | Yes | Online | https://www.unmc.edu/alliedhealth/academics/programs/pa/dmsc/index.html | 40-credit hour |
University of Pittsburgh | DMSc | $20,160 | 12 months | Yes, 30 graduate transfer credits required. | no | yes | No (100% online) | https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/academics/pas/dmsc/ | Can earn Category 1 CME |
University of Saint Francis- IN | DMSc | ||||||||
University of Tampa | DMSc | ||||||||
University of the Pacific | DMSc | ||||||||
Wake Forest University | DMSc | $20,400 | 24 months | Online | https://school.wakehealth.edu/education-and-training/pa-studies/dmsc-program/how-to-apply | 35 credits
This activity is designated for 234 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. | |||
Wingate University | DMSc | $930 per credit hour | August 2026 – August 2027 (approximately 1 year) | Yes – 28 credit hours transferred from an ARC-PA-accredited program | Yes – students may take an additional year to complete the program | No mandated campus requirements | https://www.wingate.edu/academics/graduate/dmsc-program | An asynchronous online program grants the DMSc at completion. Students complete 22 additional credits and must be within 12 months of master's graduation. |
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