Curriculum Overview

The College of Idaho’s Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) is a 36-credit hour program that provides students with critical tools to become an implementation scientist and leader. It allows students to select a concentration aligned with their professional goals.

DMSc Curriculum Overview

Credit Hours

Core Courses 18
Concentration Courses 12
Implementation Practicum 6
Total Program Credit Hours 36*

*Pursuant to The College of Idaho’s Credit Hour Policy, students will spend at least 2250 minutes (or 37.5 clock hours) per credit engaging in the program’s asynchronous coursework and completing assignments/projects. As the DMSc program is structured in a way that students take two 3-credit courses per 10-week term, this translates into at least 22.5 clock hours per week of dedicated study.