Program Overview
The Physician Assistant at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 27 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 Physician Assistant 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: 27 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 1,152 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,152 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New Orleans, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physician Assistant 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
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Patient Evaluation
- PA Professions
- Clinical Diagnostics
- Physical Diagnosis
- Pathology
- Clinical Medicine
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Procedures for applying to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program are as follows:
- Application to the program is two-fold. Applicants must complete the electronic application online
- Application materials will be available late April through October for the class entering each summer.
- All materials must be completed and returned to the PA Program by October 1.
- Applications will be evaluated based on GPA, science GPA, GRE (verbal, quantitative, and writing) score, application quality, healthcare experience quality and quantity, life experience, and essay.
- Generally, all applicants will be notified via CASPA email of their application status by December 15th.
- Interviews are held in the fall semester. Due to the large number of applicants interviewed, alternative interview times are difficult to schedule and might not be available.
- An admission committee makes decisions regarding student admissions. This committee consists of program faculty. The program director and Dean of the School of Allied Health Professions approve the final decision of the admissions committee.
- Accepted applicants receive an official letter of offer in the mail. Applicants are expected to notify the program, in writing, of their acceptance of the offer, and send a deposit for the position in the program. The deadline for this will be delineated in the notification of acceptance. Any applicant who fails to respond by the deadline will forfeit their slot.
- Each accepted applicant must sign a copy of the Technical Standards and return them to the program acknowledging their intent and ability to abide by them.
- Accepted applicants will be required to pass a criminal history background check and a drug screening prior to enrolling into the program.
- Applicants may be notified they have been placed on the alternate list. This is the list that is used to replace an accepted student that decides not to attend the program. Applicants on the alternate list can be contacted until registration is complete for the first day of class.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,152 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,152 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,152 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,152 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center 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 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, United States
LSU Health New Orleans is a public university focused on the health sciences and located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is part of the LSU System and is the home of six schools, 12 centers of...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 27 months