Sep 09
Core Courses
- Introduction to DMSc
- Advanced Evidence-Based Practice
- Research Design and Analysis
- Ethics and Professionalism in Medicine
- Leadership in Healthcare Systems
- Capstone Project
- Capstone Project Continuation
Medical Science
Doctorate
Get a Doctor of Medical Science at North Greenville University. From anywhere.
100%
Online
Complete your degree without pausing your career.
12
Months to Complete
Thirty credit hour program tailored to fit your schedule.
2
Distinct Tracks
Clinical Practice and Education
Pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Looking to advance your clinical skills to deliver more effective patient care?
Why Choose Our Doctor of Medical Science Program?
- Two Tracks for Your Career Goals: Whether you’re looking to transition from clinical practice into education or deepen your expertise in patient care, NGU’s DMSc offers both an educational track and a clinical track tailored to your path.
- Built for the Future of the Profession: This program positions you ahead of the curve, preparing you for leadership, administration, and advanced clinical roles.
- Guided by Expert Faculty Leadership: Dr. Carson Moore, DMS, PA-C, and Jordan Hairr, EdD, PA-C will lead the program. Moore is an NGU alumnus (MMS in PA Medicine), bringing clinical experience—from emergency and urgent care to partnership in a pediatric urgent care. Hairr serves as Dean of the College of Allied Health. With a background as a hospitalist PA and roles including program and associate dean, he holds an MSPAS from MUSC and an EdD in Higher Education Leadership from NGU.
Minimum Admissions Criteria for the Program:
Current regulations prevent us from offering this program to international applicants without a permanent resident visa due to its online component.
- Complete application and pay application fee using Slate
- Must hold a master’s degree in PA studies (MPAS) or an equivalent advanced degree (MMS, MSPAS, etc.)
- Must be from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Must be a licensed Physician Assistant in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Must hold current NCCPA certification (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) or be scheduled to take the NCCPA PANCE exam.
- Official transcripts in English, listing all undergraduate and graduate work, must be submitted from regionally accredited institutions, or institutions that are members of the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Transcripts must indicate the completion of prerequisite bachelor’s degree and list appropriate leveling work for graduate study.
- Applicants need one of the following for regular admission into the master’s programs:
- A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4-point scale
- Provide three letters of reference including one from an individual who has been directly involved in supervising the applicant’s professional experience.
- An interview with may be required.
