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Doctor of Medical Science

Frequently Asked Questions

If I am admitted through the Bachelors to Doctorate Pathway, will I still take the same courses as any other matriculant?

Yes, students admitted through the Bachelors to Doctorate Pathway will complete the same curriculum to earn the DMSc degree.

I completed a clinical certificate from The Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification Academy™ which offers Clinical Certificates designed to help PAs demonstrate clinical proficiency in ultrasonography. Will this count?

Yes, this course is comprehensive, and you have 180 days to complete all of the Clinical Case Assessments and the Peer Evaluation.

I completed a two-day training in ACLS and received a certificate. Will this meet the requirements for the bachelor's to doctorate pathway?

No, a two-day ACLS training course does not meet the 3-month minimum to complete course requirements.

My master’s level work is not in healthcare or medicine, will it still count towards the bachelor's to doctorate pathway?

Yes, as long as it is from an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning and you earned a minimum of a 3.0 GPA (or Pass on all courses for P/F).