Doctor of Medical Science
Butler University

Program Details

Enhance previous learning experience with the Doctor of Medical Science degree.  Designed to allow students to continue working while studying, this online health science degree does not require campus residency.  Learn the latest healthcare information in order to provide safe, efficient, and effective care in courses that provide a greater depth of medical knowledge.  Courses focus on enhancing leadership skills, patient population and safety, and developing business operations and management acumen. 

Customize the online nurse practitioner degree by choosing between two areas of concentration:

  • Healthcare Practice and Administration
  • PA Educator

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Butler University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Must be a practicing Physician Assistants who has successfully graduated from an accredited and approved entry-level PA program 
  • Must currently hold either a National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants certification/recertification or a state license to practice as a PA