Program Overview
The Health Sciences for Physician Assistants at Weill Cornell Medical College is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Health Sciences for Physician Assistants programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 27,044 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 27,044 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Sciences for Physician Assistants programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SEMINAR
- MEDICAL INTERVIEWING
- PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS I
- PHYSICIAL DIAGNOSIS II
- ANATOMY
- PHYSIOLOGY
- BIOCHEMISTRY
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.6 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- CASPA Application
- Prerequisite Coursework
- Graduate Record Examination
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- Computer Literacy
- Grade Point Average
- Health Care Experience (HCE)
- Letters of Reference
- Community Service
- Secondary PA Program Application and Interviews
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 27,044 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 27,044 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 27,044 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 27,044 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Weill Cornell Medical College directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
New York, United States
Weill Medical College of Cornell University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 36 months