Program Overview
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program at the University of Calgary aspires to empower students with essential knowledge and skills, fostering an inclusive community of collaborative and compassionate Physician Assistants (PA). Our mission focuses on lifelong learning and ethical practice, aiming to advance structural competence and diversity in health care, ultimately preparing graduates for transformative roles in the evolving health care landscape of Alberta and beyond. The program is a 93-unit, course-based, graduate degree program that is the first of its kind in Alberta. The program educates PAs — highly skilled health-care professionals who work under the supervision of licensed medical practitioners in a variety of settings including hospitals, health-care clinics and physician offices. The program will provide students with a holistic educational experience that will not only train technically competent practitioners, but also prepare them to enter practice aware of the social determinants of health and equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) issues in the health-care system, as well as the health care needs of specific populations in Canada. MPAS graduates will be eligible for the national PA certification exam and qualify for registration with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta. Completing this program
Key Program Features
- Graduate / Professional level.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MPAS program are well-prepared to enter clinical practice as Physician Assistants across various healthcare settings. They can expect to engage in patient care, diagnosis, management, and interprofessional collaboration within the scope of the PA profession in Canada. Note: To practice as a PA in Canada, graduates must pass the national PA Entry to Practice Certification Examination (PA Cert Exam), written upon the successful completion of a Canadian PA program recognized by the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC). Course-based program
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
GPA A minimum admission grade point average of 3.20 (on the University of Calgary four- point system); this is based on the last two years of the undergraduate degree consisting of a minimum of 60 units. Minimum education Completion of a four-year baccalaureate degree from an institution recognized by the University of Calgary. A transcript showing the degree conferral date, or a letter from the faculty confirming degree completion, must be received by July 1 as a condition of admission. GPA; A minimum admission grade point average of 3.20 (on the University of Calgary four- point system); this is based on the last two years of the undergraduate degree consisting of a minimum of 60 units.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Completion of a four-year baccalaureate degree from an institution recognized by the University of Calgary. A transcript showing the degree conferral date, or a letter from the faculty confirming degree completion, must be received by July 1 as a condition of admission.; Completion of the following
About University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Calgary, Canada
public research university located in Calgary, Alberta
University Profile- Application Deadline Completion of a four-year baccalaureate degree from an institution recognized by the University of Calgary. A transcript showing the degree conferral date, or a letter from the faculty confirming degree completion, must be received by July 1 as a condition of admission.; Completion of the following
- Start Date September
- Language English
