Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

East Texas faces a growing physician shortage, leaving many rural and underserved communities without adequate access to care. The Master’s’ in Physician Assistant Studies program empowers you to be part of the solution. With this degree, you’ll play a critical role in expanding access to care and improving patient outcomes in high-demand fields such as internal medicine, surgery or family medicine. Learn from expert faculty who will equip you with the knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional patient care under physician supervision. With hands-on clinical rotations, you’ll gain the experience needed to excel. The Master of Physician Assistant Studies program will equip you to provide the latest in innovative care to help you take care of patients under a physician’s supervision. Our degree program is structured as a 27-month program that includes a 15-month didactic phase and a 12-month clinical phase. The didactic phase is held at the Longview University Center while the clinical phase is conducted at area hospitals and medical clinics. You will then complete a capstone research project before graduation.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution A minimum GPA of 3.0 overall and a 3.0 GPA in science courses The following prerequisites must be passed with a grade of “C” or better: Human Anatomy with lab Human Physiology with lab OR Anatomy & Physiology I & II with labs General Chemistry I & II with labs Microbiology with lab Organic Chemistry I with lab Genetics Psychology (Introductory, General, Abnormal or Developmental) Statistics GRE is required. To apply, submit the following materials: CASPA application Official transcripts and three letters of recommendation Completion of the Casper Situational Judgment Test