Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Blend high-tech lab study and clinical rotations at top healthcare facilities as you prepare for a career diagnosing diseases, developing treatment plans, assisting in surgery, and providing holistic care. The career-focused Physician Assistant Studies, M.S. provides you with a strong foundation in science, medicine, research, and transcultural patient care as you build your professional network and prepare for the Physician Assistant National Certification Examination.
You’ll benefit from working closely with our highly-skilled faculty with a combined 70 years of clinical practice experience in a broad range of disciplines, from family medicine and general surgery to gastroenterology, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, pediatrics, and more.
You’ll also benefit from a number of cutting-edge facilities, including the Institute for Clinical Competence with robotic simulation models and well-trained standardized patients, as well as a state-of-the-art anatomy lab. You’ll spend an entire year immersed in clinical rotations, gaining actionable experience in well-rounded, challenging, and diverse clinical environments that prepare you for real-world challenges. Rotation spots include outstanding hospital systems and private practices in New York City and Long Island, with flexibility for out-of-statehome-state options.

Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university (preferably in a science or health-related field).
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
Academic record that includes a strong emphasis on science and math.
Minimum grade of B- in all prerequisite courses, which may be taken up to two times to achieve the required score.

The minimum prerequisite courses must be completed within the previous 10 years at a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or Canada.
You must have no more than four outstanding prerequisites by the application deadline; and only two of the four outstanding courses may be completed in the final spring semester.

A minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 575 (233 computer-based; 80 internet-based) is generally required

IELTS score: 6.0
Pearson PTE score: 53

Deadline: Dec. 1 (fall start)