Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Learn to provide compassionate, respectful, high-quality health care as a certified physician assistant. This full-time, 27-month program consists of a 12-month didactic phase followed by a 15-month clinical phase segmented into five-week rotations. In the MSPAS program, you will also- Learn from world-class physicians, physician assistants and other healthcare professionals in state-of-the-art medical and in a variety of clinical settings. Benefit from a student-centered learning environment, in small in-person classes taught by experienced PA and interdisciplinary educators. We value in-person hands-on learning in our classrooms and skills labs and believe this is the best approach for PA education. Gain hands-on clinical experience starting your first year. Focus on primary care and population health and wellness through a patient-centric approach. Study in SHU’s patient assessment suites, with state-of-the-art technology and clinical simulators such as Harvey, a cardiopulmonary patient simulator that provides high-fidelity heart and lung sounds. Self-assess and develop ways to improve your clinical acumen through clinical simulation and recordings of your practice scenario experiences. Complete supervised clinical rotation experiences at various SHU affiliated sites.