$53,789 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Physican Assistant Studies
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Sciences in Philadelphia is offered as a 2-years program by the Samson College of Health Sciences.
- This university is ranked #212 in US College Rankings 2021 by Times Higher Education.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- Physician Assistants are licensed healthcare professionals who deliver a broad range of medical services including acute patient care, research, and education.
- The Masters in Physician Assistant Studies (PA) Program from USciences will prepare you to be a leader and innovator in this fast-growing and rewarding medical profession.
- The PA program resides in the Interprofessional Education Complex (IPEX)—with state-of-the-art classrooms, a simulation center, and learning spaces and facilities dedicated solely to the PA program and students.
- Students will obtain detailed anatomy instruction via the Touch of Life Technologies VH Dissector platform on Anatomy Toltec tables which provide innovative and adaptive high-resolution virtual views for learning both in the lab and at home on desktops/laptops.
- This platform allows for the incorporation of anatomical concepts with real-world clinical applications useful in understanding radiology, surgical procedures, and other important areas of clinical medicine.
- Students will be given individualized advisement and learning resources at the programmatic and University levels to ensure successful degree completion, preparation to sit for the NCCPA national certifying exam, so students can take their place as outstanding healthcare providers in all fields of medicine.
- The Master of Physician Assistant Studies program consists of 103 credits.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $50000 | $50000 |
| Health Insurance | $2039 | $2039 |
| Other Fees | $1750 | $1750 |
| Total Fees | $53789 | $53789 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 58 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in science, healthcare, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 and a science GPA are required to be eligible for the program.
- Grades for prerequisite coursework must be “C” or better.
- A minimum of 500 hours of volunteer or paid direct, hands-on patient contact hours must be documented as part of the CASPA application.
- Applicants also need 100 hours of shadowing a PA, physician, or NP.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.