Master of Medical Science in Physician Associate

To create an environment that fosters compassionate, dynamic, well-rounded, professional clinicians who have an interest in rural medicine and clinical research to enrich the medical sciences. The Physician Associate Studies, M.M.Sc., program examines how to deliver interdisciplinary care and practice evidence-based medicine while utilizing technology to its fullest potential. The program provides the academic and clinical instruction necessary to become a healthcare clinician, leader, and researcher, capable of performing within a range of specialties in a dynamic healthcare industry. It also prepares you to sit for the board examination of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and to seek state licensure as a physician assistant.

A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 out of 4.00Applicants for graduate study must have earned at least a 4-year U.S. equivalent Baccalaureate degree. Typically, 16 years of schooling with four years of full-time study at the university level, culminating with the award of a first or second degree. Applicants must submit their academic record/transcript at the time of application. The Graduate School accepts unofficial transcripts at the time of application and does not require third-party credential evaluations.