Physician Assistant, M.M.S. 27 months Postgraduate Programme By Saint Louis University |TopUniversities

Physician Assistant, M.M.S.

Subject Ranking

# 401-450QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

27 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

MedicineMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

MMSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Saint Louis University's Physician Assistant (PA) Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) is a 27-month, year-round graduate program with a rigorous didactic and clinical curriculum providing a broad medical and surgery foundation. 

As one of the first universities in the country to offer a PA program, SLU maintains a tradition of academic excellence and has earned a national reputation as a leader in PA education. Educational facilities at SLU provide an exceptional learning environment and include a simulated medical office with eight exam rooms equipped with cameras for recording and reviewing student performance.

The mission of SLU's PA program is to educate individuals to become competent, compassionate physician assistants dedicated to excellence in health care and the service of humanity.

Traditional pre-PA tracks can be found in many Doisy College of Health Sciences (DCHS) programs . In addition, DCHS proudly offers the direct-entry PA Scholars option for eligible incoming freshmen interested in securing a spot in the SLU PA program upon graduation from a specific pre-PA degree program.

SLU also offers the M.M.S./M.P.H. dual-degree option for students who are passionate about pursuing both PA and public health interests.

Graduates of SLU's PA program are eligible to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE).

Annual NCCPA PANCE Exam Performance Summary

SLU PA Program Attrition Rates

SLU PA Program Costs

Despite potential reasons for leaving the program, most fees are non-refundable. Tuition refunds usually cannot be granted due to the timing and sequencing of our curriculum. If, however, a tuition refund is applicable, the student will be guided through this process. Information on withdrawal and tuition and fee refunds may be found at Student Financial Aid Services .


Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

MMSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Saint Louis University's Physician Assistant (PA) Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) is a 27-month, year-round graduate program with a rigorous didactic and clinical curriculum providing a broad medical and surgery foundation. 

As one of the first universities in the country to offer a PA program, SLU maintains a tradition of academic excellence and has earned a national reputation as a leader in PA education. Educational facilities at SLU provide an exceptional learning environment and include a simulated medical office with eight exam rooms equipped with cameras for recording and reviewing student performance.

The mission of SLU's PA program is to educate individuals to become competent, compassionate physician assistants dedicated to excellence in health care and the service of humanity.

Traditional pre-PA tracks can be found in many Doisy College of Health Sciences (DCHS) programs . In addition, DCHS proudly offers the direct-entry PA Scholars option for eligible incoming freshmen interested in securing a spot in the SLU PA program upon graduation from a specific pre-PA degree program.

SLU also offers the M.M.S./M.P.H. dual-degree option for students who are passionate about pursuing both PA and public health interests.

Graduates of SLU's PA program are eligible to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE).

Annual NCCPA PANCE Exam Performance Summary

SLU PA Program Attrition Rates

SLU PA Program Costs

Despite potential reasons for leaving the program, most fees are non-refundable. Tuition refunds usually cannot be granted due to the timing and sequencing of our curriculum. If, however, a tuition refund is applicable, the student will be guided through this process. Information on withdrawal and tuition and fee refunds may be found at Student Financial Aid Services .


Admission Requirements

6.5+
80+
3+
Other English Language Requirements accepted: TOEFL with a minimum score of 550(paper-based).

27 Months
Jan
Aug

Tuition fees

Domestic
0 USD

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