Master of Physician Assistant Studies

The Master of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies is a three-year program on our Boston campus, located in the heart of the Longwood Medical Area. You’ll spend two years immersed in coursework to gain advanced medical, scientific, and clinical knowledge. Then, complete a full year of rotations in a variety of settings to apply and advance your skills. This program will prepare you to pass the PANCE board exam and become a practicing PA.

Baccalaureate degree (BS or BA) from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or recognized international equivalent (external applicants)Students with international coursework must submit a course-by-course evaluation from the World Education Service (WES)Proof of English language proficiency is required if your degree is earned outside of the U.S. and if English is not your primary language spokenMinimum overall CASPA verified GPA of 3.0Minimum overall CASPA science verified GPA 3.0Minimum prerequisite GPA 3.0Minimum 250 hours of patient care experience required (obtained after high school graduation)PA shadowing experience (recommended)Successful completion of faculty interview (by invitation only)Completion of prerequisite coursework (detailed below), completed at a regionally accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university