Doctor of Medical Science (D.M.Sc.)
Lead the future of health care
Sacred Heart University's Doctor of Medical Science (D.M.Sc.) is a 30-credit, fully asynchronous online doctoral program built exclusively for practicing physician assistants and associates ready for the next level in their careers. This 16-to-20-month program prepares you for advanced roles in academia, executive leadership, clinical innovation, and health care policy. If you completed your master's degree at Sacred Heart University, you may qualify for a 12-month bridge pathway with up to six credits of advanced standing, reducing both your time and cost to earn a degree.
With flexible start terms in fall, spring, or late spring, you can earn your D.M.Sc. without putting your life, or your career, on hold.
Students who enroll in the inaugural fall 2026 cohort will receive 10% off tuition. Apply today!
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Turn Your Clinical Expertise Into Doctoral-Level Leadership
- Built for practicing physician assistants and associates—SHU’s D.M.Sc. recognizes where you already are in your career. You’ll build on your clinical experience, while developing the leadership skills to guide organizations, shape policy, and help advance the PA profession.
- Offers two focused career tracks—Customize your doctorate with a concentration in education or health care leadership, so your degree aligns with where you want to go.
- Connecticut's first D.M.Sc. program—Earn your doctorate from a nationally recognized institution, home to a PA program that ranks among the top in the nation and second in Connecticut, according to U.S. News & World Report.
