NGU will Offer Doctor of Medical Science in 2026, Pending SACSCOC Approval
Posted on: September 29, 2025
Tigerville, SC—North Greenville University will launch its Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program in 2026, pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
The program will be the third offered under NGU’s College of Allied Health.
“Our mission is to create transformational leaders for church and society, and we see this as a big way for us to do that in the field of medicine,” said Dr. Jordan Hairr, dean of NGU’s College of Allied Health. “Medicine touches every type of person in every area of their life. We hope that we are graduating students who are prepared to be leaders and are thinkers in their field. This program is only going to enhance our reputation in the medical community, especially here in the Upstate.”
NGU’s Doctor of Medical Science will be led by Dr. Hairr and Dr. Carson Moore. Hairr completed his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the Medical University of South Carolina, working as a hospitalist prior to joining NGU. He also earned a Doctor of Education (EdD) from NGU and served as the founding dean for NGU’s College of Allied Health.
Moore is a graduate of NGU’s PA Medicine program and has earned a Doctor of Medical Science at Butler University.
“I’m really looking forward to developing students who are engaged in medical research. This is not a research degree, but we want students to be able to interpret medical literature, analyze it for any faults or confounding factors, and decide whether it is worth applying to clinical practice,” Moore said. “This is a way for practicing PAs to discuss the rapidly changing healthcare landscape with the constant onslaught of new medications, procedures and interventions.”
Hairr said the program is an important addition to his college.
“This offers a pathway for our PA graduates who are working clinically to get doctoral level training,” Hairr said. “Our educational track will provide that needed training for PAs to transition from clinical practice into teaching.”
“We’re also doing a track that is more clinical heavy,” Moore added. “That will be a spot where we can set ourselves apart from other programs.”
Moore said the degree will increase opportunities for Physician Assistants.
“This degree will assist PAs in clinical practice and open opportunities in other aspects of medicine,” he said. “We need PAs in leadership, in administration, and other fields. This is a path to get them there.”
Learn more about the program and how to apply at go.ngu.edu/medical-science.
