Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PA)
24 monthsProgramme duration
47,322 USDTuition Fee/year
01 Apr, 2024Application Deadline
Jan, Mar, Aug, OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Educate physician assistants based on a foundation of evidence-based medicine, to competently practice patient-centered care, exercise cultural humility and cultivate a team approach. Graduates will be prepared for the changing landscape of medicine to serve individuals locally, nationally and internationally. Physician assistants will be taught the Dwight Schar College Nursing and Health Science’s guiding values: integrity, caring, accountability, respect and excellence (ICARE), interprofessional collaboration and lifelong learning.
With a foundation of evidence-based medicine, the PA Studies program aims to:
- Recruit and select diverse and highly qualified applicants for admission.
- Provide a quality educational experience with an emphasis on patient-centered care, and produce practice-ready graduates.
- Deliver a curriculum that integrates interprofessional teams, professionalism and self-assessment to prepare graduates for team integration and continued self-learning.
- Graduate PA students who perform above the national average of first-time pass rates on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination.
- Promote leadership and service of students and faculty.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Educate physician assistants based on a foundation of evidence-based medicine, to competently practice patient-centered care, exercise cultural humility and cultivate a team approach. Graduates will be prepared for the changing landscape of medicine to serve individuals locally, nationally and internationally. Physician assistants will be taught the Dwight Schar College Nursing and Health Science’s guiding values: integrity, caring, accountability, respect and excellence (ICARE), interprofessional collaboration and lifelong learning.
With a foundation of evidence-based medicine, the PA Studies program aims to:
- Recruit and select diverse and highly qualified applicants for admission.
- Provide a quality educational experience with an emphasis on patient-centered care, and produce practice-ready graduates.
- Deliver a curriculum that integrates interprofessional teams, professionalism and self-assessment to prepare graduates for team integration and continued self-learning.
- Graduate PA students who perform above the national average of first-time pass rates on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination.
- Promote leadership and service of students and faculty.
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