Master of Science in Physician Assistant

St. John's University's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offers a graduate program leading to a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant (MSPA). This program is a rigorous course of study, combining didactic and laboratory-based academic instruction with clinical training. The first two didactic years integrate medical, behavioral, and social sciences to develop a comprehensive approach to patient care. The third year of the program is dedicated to clinical training, providing supervised, hands-on training by physicians and physician assistants at leading New York-area hospitals, medical centers, and private medical practices.

Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)-administered Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) exam.

Graduates will achieve the following:
Mastery of scientific and medical knowledge, as well as a rigorous clinical experience needed for a career in clinical care.
Effective problem solving and critical reasoning skills to foster the development of positive attitudes, values, and appropriate behavior.
Caring and competence needed to provide compassionate, effective health care to patients of all ages and ethnicities.
Knowledge of diagnosing illnesses and medications needed to treat those conditions.

The PA Program requires the following minimum requirements for eligibility for admissions:

Completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
Minimum overall GPA and cumulative math/science GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0)

TOEFL exam for those who attended college in a non-English-speaking country (min score 550-paper-based; 230-computer-based; or 88-internet-based).