Master of Medical Science (MMS)

Master of Medical Science (MMS) in Physician Assistant Studies

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Program
Physician Assistant Studies

Level
100-400 Undergraduate Level Courses
500-600 Masters Level Courses
700 Professional and Doctoral Courses

Didactic Phase

Semester 1: Spring 2026

Semester 1 Prerequisites: Matriculation into the program

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Credits
Sub-Total Credits
22

Semester 2: Summer 2026

Semester 2 Prerequisites: Successful completion of Semester 1 courses

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Credits
Sub-Total Credits
21

Semester 3: Fall 2026

Semester 3 Prerequisites: Successful completion of Semester 2 courses.

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Sub-Total Credits
22

Clinical Phase

Clinical Phase Prerequisites: Successful completion of the Didactic Phase, including all didactic summative exams.

Semester 4: Spring 2027

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Credits
Sub-Total Credits
4

Semesters 4-6: Spring, Summer, Fall 2027

Clinical Rotations 

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Credits
Sub-Total Credits
36

Semesters 4-6: Spring, Summer, Fall 2027

Asynchronous Courses 

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Credits
Sub-Total Credits
10

Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SCPE) completed during the Clinical Phase of the Program do not follow the semester calendar.  Due to timing and complexity of evaluative measures incorporated, student performance is assessed by the CED at the completion of each SCPE to determine progression to the next rotation.    

LMU Credit Hour Policy 
Policy Lincoln Memorial University operates on the semester system and has adopted the federal definition of a credit hour. In accord with federal regulations. The credit hour policy can be found at: https://www.lmunet.edu/academics/documents/RevisedLMUDefinitionofCreditHourPolicyApprovedbyAcademicCouncil03212024.pdf 

Program Contact Hours by Phase

Total Didactic Phase Credit Hours

 65

Total Clinical Phase Credit Hours

 50
Total Credits
115