Program Overview
The Physician Assistant at The State University of New Jersey is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 985 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 985 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New Brunswick, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physician Assistant programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Intro to Sectional Abdominal Sonography for Physician Assistants
- Integrated Anatomy and Physiology I
- Fundamentals of Pathology
- Electrocardiography
- Neuroanatomy
- Gastroenterology and Urology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the program is extremely competitive with over 1,400 applications for the class of 50. The admissions committee thoroughly reviews each application and only the most competitive applicants are invited for an interview.
When initially screening applications, the committee looks for evidence of the following:
- ability to handle a rigorous science courseload as demonstrated by the applicant\'s previous coursework and GPA
- prior healthcare experience
- familiarity with the PA profession as evidenced by exposure to PAs through programs such as PA shadowing
- a commitment to community service
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 985 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 985 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 985 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 985 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The State University of New Jersey 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 The State University of New Jersey
The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, United States
The State University of New Jersey, commonly known as Rutgers University, is a public research university headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1766, it is one of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-05
- Language English
- Duration 36 months