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- 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 prior to DMSc matriculation and mailed to the University of Lynchburg, Office of Graduate Enrollment, 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 prior to 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.
2023-24 matriculation:
- Tuition: $28,379 complete program (37 total credit hours @ $767 per credit hour)*
- 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.
**Starting with the January 2022 term, all textbooks are available digitally and are free to DMSc students. Access and links to texts and resources will be provided in each course.
Please note that if you do not finish the program in 12 months, you will incur additional tuition and fees.
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 Office of Financial Aid 434.544.8228 or financialaid@lynchburg.edu.
Cohort | FAFSA year |
January 2023 | 2022-23 and 2023-24 |
April 2023 | 2022-23 and 2023-24 |
July 2023 | 2023-24 |
October 2023 | 2023-24 and 2024-25 |
January 2024 | 2023-24 and 2024-25 |
April 2024 | 2023-24 and 2024-25 |
July 2024 | 2024-25 |
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.