Master of Health Science - Physician Assistant Studies

The USA physician assistant program provides the student with comprehensive medical knowledge, skills, and attitudes enabling them to engage in clinical practice, and is designed to prepare the student for a variety of clinical practice settings. The goals and objectives of the PA program are guided by the criteria set forth in the Essentials and Guidelines for an Accredited Educational Program for the Physician Assistant, as established by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Students in the physician assistant program are prepared for PA practice using a variety of learning strategies, including, formal lectures, practical laboratory classes, clinical education and clinical research. Graduates of the physician assistant program develop advanced clinical problem solving skills, in addition to acquiring technical proficiency in areas related to professional practice.

Completion of a Baccalaureate degree in any field from a U.S. regionally accredited institution prior to the starting date of the program is required.A minimum overall, science and last 60-hours GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, as calculated by CASPA (includes post-baccalaureate undergraduate and graduate work).Completion of Direct Patient Care Experience is required- See Direct Patient Care Experience section below. Applicants will document these hours on their CASPA application.Submission of three (3) reference letters, one of which must be from a Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Physician Assistant (PA) submitted to CASPA and included with your CASPA application.Minimum TOEFL- 100