Overview

Key Facts

The Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) and Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) programs are designed for working health science clinicians and educators who hold a master’s or doctorate in a clinical field. Our Medical Science and Health Sciences program from University of the Pacific offers curricula in research design and implementation, and a choice of healthcare leadership or educational leadership tracks. Alumni are poised for careers as leaders in healthcare and education settings.

The School of Health Sciences offers the DMSc and DHSc to highly qualified applicants seeking career growth in clinical or academic settings.

The path to becoming a DMSc starts with an earned masters or doctoral degree from an ARC-PA accredited PA program.

The path to becoming a DHSc starts with an earned master’s or doctorate in a clinical discipline from an accredited institution.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Behavioral Science

Evidence-Based Practice

Professional Practice and Health Systems

Healthcare Leadership
Science of Teaching and Learning

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admissions until the cohort is full.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Stockton, United States

Disciplines

Medicine Health Sciences View 33 other PhDs in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's or doctoral degree from an ARC-PA accredited PA program, completed prior to program enrollment.1
Proof of state licensure and/or NCCPA certification as a PA.
- Emeritus status will also be accepted
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in all post-secondary coursework
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Official transcripts should be sent directly to GradCAS, detailed instructions including the address can be found under the Sending Official Transcripts to GradCAS menu.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
A virtual interview may be requested

Tuition Fees

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37080 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37080 USD / year

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In-State

37080 USD / year

≈ 37080 USD / year

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