Physician Assistant Department
Master of Medical Science
(MMSc)
Residential | Full-Time | 7 Semesters
Become a physician assistant.
Our PA program prepares you to enter the healthcare field with our innovative curriculum, our focus on clinical practice and skills, and our student-focused faculty.

Doctor of Medical Science
(DMSc)
Earn the clinical doctorate for physician assistants.
Lead, educate, specialize, and set yourself apart with the clinical doctorate designed for PAs by PAs. Specialize further in psychiatry, healthcare leadership and administration, healthcare professions education, or advanced clinical practice.

Psychiatry Certificate
Specialize in psychiatry as a practicing physician assistant.
Prepare for the NCCPA Psychiatry CAQ exam. Complete 1000 supervised clinical hours in psychiatry and prepare to practice as a PA in psychiatry.

Other Programs of Interest
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences
(PhD)
Limited-Residency | 3 Specialties | 3 Years
Earn your terminal research or academic degree for healthcare clinicians.
Our PhD in Health Sciences program enables healthcare professionals to expand their knowledge in various health science specialties ranging from Health Promotion & Wellness, Healthcare Professions Education, to Human & Sport Performance.

Health Science Certificates
Healthcare Leadership & Administration
Learn skills and behavior strategies to prepare those interested in healthcare leadership.
Healthcare Professions Education
Great resource and option to support continuing faculty training and development.
Health & Wellness Coaching
Prepares you to become a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach.
