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Advance your career as a physician assistant/associate (PA), a clinical officer (CO) or a clinical associate (CA) without putting it on hold. The College of Idaho’s fully online Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program empowers you to lead change in healthcare settings through evidence-based implementation science, equipping you with skills you can apply immediately.
Apply to one of the College’s 18-month-track programs within our DMSc Curriculum:
Explore the steps to apply, review DMSc admission requirements based on your country of origin and choose from four annual start dates.
The next start term is January 2026. Complete your application before December 5, 2025!
The DMSc program is a post-professional degree for licensed, certified and/or registered PAs or PA-like professionals (such as clinical officers (COs) and clinical associates (CAs)) ready to elevate their expertise. As an international student, to qualify for admission to the program’s 18-month tracks, you must meet all application requirements listed below pursuant to your country of origin.
For physician assistants/associates (PAs) trained and/or practicing in Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), the admission criteria to the College’s DMSc program is as follows:
1. Complete the online DMSc application.
2. Provide proof of successful passage of the associated national certification examination and current licensure/certification as a PA.
3. Hold a master’s degree from an institution accredited by the appropriate governmental, regional or institutional entity at the time of graduation with a minimum overall graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
4. Submit evidence of U.S. degree and course equivalency (see below).
5. Submit transcripts from qualifying degree institution(s).
6. Submit a copy of your passport for verification of identification, full name and citizenship.
7. Demonstrate the ability to meet The College of Idaho’s technology requirements for the duration of the graduate program.
8. For applicants who speak and/or write in English as a second language, submit one of the following:
For physician assistants (PAs) from Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone, clinical officers (COs) from Kenya and clinical associates (CAs) from South Africa, the admission criteria to the College’s DMSc program is as follows:
1. Complete the online DMSc application.
2. Provide proof of successful passage of the associated national certification examination for PAs/COs/CAs and current licensure/certification/registration as a PA/CO/CA by the national entity that regulates health professionals in the country.
3. Hold a PA/CO/CA-related bachelor’s AND master’s degree from an institution accredited by the appropriate governmental, regional or institutional entity at the time of graduation with a minimum overall graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
4. Submit evidence of U.S. degree and course equivalency (see below).
5. Submit transcripts from qualifying degree institution(s).
6. Attest to having at least 3 years of clinical practice experience as a PA/CO/CA completed outside of an academic requirement and submit a narrative describing your clinical practice experience.
7. Submit a copy of your passport for verification of identification, full name and citizenship.
8. Demonstrate the ability to meet The College of Idaho’s technology requirements for the duration of the graduate program.
9. For applicants who speak and/or write in English as a second language, submit one of the following:
With four start dates each year, you can begin the online Doctor of Medical Science program when it best suits your schedule. Complete the DMSc curriculum in 18 months over six 10-week terms.
Check out our Academic Calendar below and select your preferred start term and submit the online DMSc application by the associated deadline.
| 2025-2026 AY | Start Term | Term Dates | Deadline |
| 25-26 Fall Block 1 | July 2025 | 07/14/25-09/21/25 | June 14, 2025 |
| 25-26 Fall Block 2 | September 2025 | 09/29/25-12/14/25 | August 28, 2025 |
| 25-26 Spring Block 1 | January 2026 | 01/05/26-03/15/26 | December 5, 2025 |
| 25-26 Spring Block 2 | March 2026 | 03/23/26-05/31/26 | February 23, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 AY | Start Term | Term Dates | Deadline |
| 26-27 Fall Block 1 | July 2026 | 07/13/26-09/20/26 | June 13, 2026 |
| 26-27 Fall Block 2 | September 2026 | 09/28/26-12/13/26 | August 28, 2026 |
| 26-27 Spring Block 1 | January 2027 | 01/04/27-03/14/27 | December 4, 2026 |
| 26-27 Spring Block 2 | March 2027 | 03/22/27-05/30/27 | February 22, 2027 |
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Whether you’re a new PA focused on delivering high-quality care or a seasoned professional ready to take on leadership or teaching roles, the online DMSc degree program prepares you to implement real change in healthcare.
Take the next step in your career as a physician assistant, clinical officer or clinical associate — apply to join The College of Idaho’s online Doctor of Medical Science program.
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