The Doctor of Science program at Pacific University offers two innovative clinical doctoral degree programs — the Doctor of Healthcare Science (DHSc) and the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc).
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Doctor of Healthcare Science (DHSc)
The Doctor of Healthcare Science (DHSc) four-semester degree was developed specifically for the health professional (certified/licensed), advanced practice clinician, health professions educator, healthcare administrator/manager or public health professional who has the desire to continue their education as a means of advancing their career within diverse patient focused healthcare settings. Applicants must be currently working in a healthcare role that includes direct patient/client care, healthcare profession student teaching, or public health community service interaction.
Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)
The Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree was developed specifically for the physician assistant and focuses on real-life application of healthcare science principles.
The four-semester Doctor of Medical Science program is for the physician assistant who is certified and actively practicing and follows the same curriculum and admission requirements as the Doctor of Health Science program.
The one-semester Doctor of Medical Science program is for the physician assistant who graduated from the Pacific University School of Physician Assistant Studies or the OHSU Physician Assistant program within the past two years. The program adds one semester after completion of PA education. Physician Assistant graduates who are applying to the one-semester program do not need to be currently working.
Online Doctor of Science
The Doctor of Healthcare Science and Doctor of Medical Science degrees will be delivered in an online manner (100% online). The curriculum will be presented primarily asynchronously with limited synchronous instruction on the Moodle® learning management system. Synchronous sessions will facilitate collaborative learning and discussion of content.
Contact Us
ADMISSIONS
Emily Josi | Assistant Director of Graduate and Professional Admissions and Marketing
503-352-7219 | emcdaniel@pacificu.edu
GENERAL INFORMATION
Amber Vanzant, MAT | Program Administrator
School of Healthcare Administration and Leadership
Phone 503-352-7369 | Fax 503-352-7290 | amber.vanzant@pacificu.edu
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Katie Bell, EdD, RDH | Director | School of Healthcare Administration and Leadership
Director and Professor | Doctor of Science Program
Associate Dean | Interprofessional Education
Director | Program of Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research (PIPER)
Director | Pacific Interprofessional Clinic
Phone 503-352-7359 | Fax 503-352-7290 | kathryn.bell@pacificu.edu