A Doctoral Degree That Matters
TAILORED FOR PRACTICING PAs
Enhance leadership expertise in health care, education, and administration in tandem with your professional goals.EFFICIENT AND AFFORDABLE
Clear path to completion, a strong return on investment, and the opportunity to earn tuition grants and CME credit for coursework.INNOVATIVE AND ADAPTABLE
Apply learning to real-world challenges in the field, producing innovative, adaptable scholarship with clear pathways to publication and professional impact.SUPPORTIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY
From day one, you will learn alongside a dedicated cohort of peers while receiving individualized faculty mentorship to help you thrive at every step of the program.NEXT Virtual Information session: Wednesday, February 25 at 7pm
Join us for an informative and engaging faculty-led information session. Meet faculty and program leaders as they share insights on curriculum, learning formats, and what sets the graduate student experience apart.
EArn AAPA Category 1 CME
Earn up to 35 AAPA Category 1 CME credits that are built into the program curriculum.
Program Competencies
Our program aligns core competencies with defined learning outcomes to provide DMSc professionals with a comprehensive skill set, empowering them to excel in their roles and make a meaningful impact on the healthcare industry.
Capacity to assess and evaluate the impact of community-centered healthcare initiatives. Skill in modifying strategies to drive positive change within diverse communities, considering their unique needs.
Proficiency in ethical leadership, effective communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, and team management within healthcare settings. Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams to comprehensively address psychological wellness.
Competence in creating inclusive teaching strategies catering to diverse learners. Ability to design healthcare environments integrating social justice principles into practice and policy.
Proficiency in employing diverse scholarly communication modes (peer-reviewed publications, presentations, digital media) to effectively disseminate research findings in practical settings.
Capability to design and implement effective quality improvement initiatives using data-driven methodologies to enhance healthcare outcomes and drive continuous advancements.
Tuition and Financial Aid
The DMSc program is a 36-credit program over four academic semesters. For Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 cohorts, total program cost is $27,900. This includes up to 35 AAPA Category 1 CME. Financial assistance including partnership grants, alumni discount and federal loans are available to degree-seeking students. If your employer provides CME and tuition assistance, you may be able to apply for tuition reimbursement for the program. Please refer to the Student Financial Services webpage for the current tuition and fees.
PA Studies
Augsburg offers a 27-month-long physician assistant program focused on primary care.
Have Questions?
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Accreditation
Augsburg University and the Doctor of Medical Science Degree is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see the listing in the Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships section of the graduate catalog.