DMSc Admissions

• An earned master’s or doctoral degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. institution, or a foreign university, based on a transcript evaluation completed by an agency from the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Meeting requirements for graduate student international admissions is also necessary, if applicable.
• An earned certificate or degree from an ARC-PA-accredited PA program, or an international PA program.
  • Please Note: If you haven’t graduated from a U.S.-based ARC-PA accredited program, obtaining a Lynchburg DMSc degree won’t grant you eligibility to sit for the NCCPA PA National Certification Exam (PANCE). For more information on PANCE eligibility, you may visit the Become Certified — NCCPA link.
• Official transcripts from bachelor’s and master’s degree-granting institutions.
• Transcripts must be received before DMSc matriculation and mailed to the University of Lynchburg, Office of Graduate Success, 1501 Lakeside Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24501; or sent through a secure electronic transcript delivery service.
• A minimum overall graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required for students whose first language is not English. The University of Lynchburg’s code for the TOEFL is 5372.
• For graduates from ARC-PA accredited programs, proof of active or eligibility for state licensure, and/or NCCPA certification as a PA.
  • State licensure or NCCPA certification must be received before DMSc matriculation. NCCPA PA-C Emeritus status will also be accepted.
• A current résumé or curriculum vitae detailing educational and professional achievements.
• A single letter of recommendation from an MD, DO, NP, or PA familiar with the student’s practice.
• Completed online application.
• For admitted students: A $300 non-refundable deposit is required and will apply towards the first semester’s tuition.

2024-25 matriculation:

• Tuition: $29,230 complete program*
• Technology fee: $60 per term
• Graduate program fee: $25 per term
• Additional fees**

*subject to change
**The DMSc-EMGH concentration has additional fees due to student travel

All textbooks are available digitally and are free to DMSc students. Access and links to texts and resources will be provided in each course. This can save you over $600.

Please note that if you do not finish the program in 12 months, you will incur additional tuition and fees.

Virginia residents should apply for the VTAG grant.

Refund Policy:

If a student withdraws before the term begins, they will receive a full tuition refund. However, if the withdrawal or course drop occurs during the term, the following refund policy will apply:

• Within the first week: 90% refund
• Within the second week: 50% refund
• Within the third week: 25% refund

After the third week of the term, no credit will be given.

Financial aid is available. To determine eligibility, a student should fill out the FAFSA. Visit the Lynchburg Graduate Financial Aid page for more information, or contact the Solutions Center at solutionscenter@lynchburg.edu.

The DMSc program enrolls students on a rolling basis, with four cohorts beginning each year in January, April, July, and October.

The academic calendar for DMSc cohort students varies from the University’s academic calendar and can be found on the academic calendar webpage.