Program Overview
The Physician Assistant at Western University of Health Sciences is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences 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 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 41,060 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,060 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Pomona, 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
- Patient Centered Cases I
- Medical Terminology
- Structure & Function I
- Clinical Skills I
- Physical Assessment I
- Health Promotion/Disease Prevention I
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You must submit your secondary application online, then follow-up with the additional documentation outlined in the secondary application checklist above, by the secondary application deadline. The first time you sign in, click "first time user account information" below the login boxes and on the application itself, select your term of entry.
We will confirm that you meet our minimum requirements upon receipt and processing of both the primary and secondary applications. You are encouraged to complete and submit your secondary application as soon as possible
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 41,060 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,060 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 41,060 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,060 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Western University of Health Sciences 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 Western University of Health Sciences
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, United States
The Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) is a private medical university in Pomona, California, United States. With an enrollment of 3,724 students (2022–23), WesternU offers more than...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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