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Admission Requirements for International Students

The Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program is a post-professional degree for licensed, certified and/or registered PAs or PA-like professionals (such as clinical officers (COs) and clinical associates (CAs) ready to elevate their expertise. To qualify for admission to the DMSc program’s 18-month tracks, international students must meet all application requirements listed below pursuant to their country of origin.

Important note: Earning a Doctor of Medical Science degree does not qualify PAs who trained outside of the United States to be certified by the National Commission on the Certification of PAs.

Degree Equivalency Evaluation

Applicants with a degree from a college or university outside the U.S. must provide evidence of U.S. degree and course equivalency for both their bachelor's and master's degrees. Approved evaluation services include:

Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Sierra Leon, & South Africa

For physician assistants (PAs) from Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone, clinical officers (COs) from Kenya and clinical associates (CAs) from South Africa, the admission criteria to the College’s DMSc program is as follows:

  1. Complete the online DMSc application for your preferred start term.
    1. Upload a current and comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV).
    2. Once admitted, submit a $300 nonrefundable deposit that is applied to the first semester’s tuition.
  2. Provide proof of successful passage of the associated national certification examination for PAs/COs/CAs and current licensure/certification/registration as a PA/CO/CA by the national entity that regulates health professionals in the country.
    1. Retired applicants may submit proof of previous licensure/certification/registration.
  3. Hold a PA/CO/CA-related bachelor’s AND master’s degree from an institution accredited by the appropriate governmental, regional or institutional entity at the time of graduation with a minimum overall graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
  4. Submit evidence of U.S. degree and course equivalency (see below).
  5. Submit transcripts from qualifying degree institution(s).
    1. This should include transcripts or proof of successful completion of any required pre-bachelor’s or pre-master’s degree diplomas.
  6. Attest to having at least 3 years of clinical practice experience as a PA/CO/CA completed outside of an academic requirement and submit a narrative describing your clinical practice experience.
  7. Submit a copy of your passport for verification of identification, full name and citizenship.
  8. Demonstrate the ability to meet The College of Idaho's technology requirements for the duration of the doctoral program.
  9. For applicants who speak and/or write in English as a second language, submit one of the following:
    1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), IELTS or Duolingo scores.
    2. Proof of a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from a U.S. Department of Education-accredited institution.

Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom

For physician assistants/associates (PAs) trained and/or practicing in Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), the admission criteria to the College’s DMSc program is as follows:

  1. Complete the online DMSc application for your preferred start term.
    1. Upload a current and comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV).
    2. Once admitted, submit a $300 nonrefundable deposit that is applied to the first semester’s tuition.
  2. Provide proof of successful passage of the associated national certification examination and current licensure/certification as a PA.
    1. Retired applicants may submit proof of previous licensure/certification.
  3. Hold a master’s degree from an institution accredited by the appropriate governmental, regional or institutional entity at the time of graduation with a minimum overall graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
  4. Submit evidence of U.S. degree and course equivalency (see below).
  5. Submit transcripts from qualifying degree institution(s).
  6. Submit a copy of your passport for verification of identification, full name and citizenship.
  7. Demonstrate the ability to meet The College of Idaho's technology requirements for the duration of the doctoral program.
  8. For applicants who speak and/or write in English as a second language, submit one of the following:
    1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), IELTS or Duolingo scores.
    2. Proof of a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from a U.S. Department of Education-accredited institution.

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