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Tuition USD 42,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 42,680 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2015-02-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Biddeford, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Physician Assistant at University of New England Maine is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 42,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 42,680 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Boston, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Physician Assistant programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Anatomy
  2. Clinical Assessment I
  3. Pharmacology I
  4. Principles of Biological Science
  5. Clinical Medicine I
  6. Professional and Ethical Issues for Physician Assistants
  7. Clinical Assessment II
  8. Pharmacology II
  9. Clinical Medicine II
  10. Interprofessional Geriatric Education Practicum I
  11. Integrating Seminar I
  12. Evidence Based Medicine I

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3
Recommended score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3 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).

  • At least 90 undergraduate credits from a US regionally accredited institution(s) at time of application, and a Bachelor\'s Degree prior to matriculation\xc2\xa0
  • Successful completion of all prerequisite courses (listed above)\xc2\xa0with a grade of \xc2\x93C\xc2\x94 or better (\xc2\x93C-\xc2\x93grades are not acceptable).
  • A minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0, as calculated by CASPA, is required. (The average for matriculated students has typically been approximately 3.5 for the past few years)
  • A minimum CASPA BCP GPA of 3.0 is required. BCP is the GPA calculated by CASPA for all biology, chemistry, and physics courses completed.
  • A minimum of 500 hours of direct patient care is required.\xc2\xa0
  • PA shadowing required.
  • English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 42,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 42,680 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 42,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 42,680 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of New England Maine 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 University of New England Maine

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    University of New England Maine

    Biddeford, United States

    The University of New England (UNE) is a private research university in Biddeford, Maine, United States. The university has additional campuses in Portland, Maine, and Tangier, Morocco. It traces...

    University Profile
    • Application Deadline 2015-02-18
    • Start Date 2018-08-28
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months
    • Credits 6