Program Overview
The Physician Assistant Program at Rush University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 30 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 Program 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: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 96,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 96,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Chicago, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physician Assistant Program 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
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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 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).
- A bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university prior to matriculation into the program.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required. GPAs greater than 3.3 each for total and science is considered competitive; GPAs greater than 3.5 each for total and science is considered highly competitive.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores taken within five years prior to application submission. A minimal combined Verbal and Quantitative score of 1,000, or 302 in the new scoring system, is required for interview and admission consideration.
- A combined score of 1,200 and above, or 309 in the new scoring system, is considered competitive; a combined score of 1,290, or 314 in the new scoring system, and above is highly competitive.
- The score must be attained at a single seating of the exam. If you take the GRE more than once, batched and partial scores are not accepted.
- Original copies of your GRE scores must be sent directly to Rush University. The PA Program GRE code is 0962.
- Documented hands-on, direct patient contact experience in a health care setting, accrued within seven years of application submission. A minimum of 1000 hours direct patient contact experience is required at the time of application submission. Having 1,500 hours and above is considered competitive, and having 2,500 hours and above is considered highly competitive.
- A completed application submitted to the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA).
- A supplemental application and $40 fee is required only if you are invited to interview at the program. Information regarding this will be provided with an interview invitation.
- An on campus interview with members of the PA program faculty and admissions committee sheet
- All applicants must meet the minimum requirements to perform the essential functions of a PA. See the Technical Standards sheet for more information.
- Admission is contingent upon successful completion of a health assessment, criminal background check, and drug screening processes prior to matriculation. Information regarding this requirement is discussed during interviews.
- Applicants with coursework or a bachelor\'s degree conferred outside of the United States must submit a course equivalence evaluation by either World Education Services (WES) or Education Credentials Evaluators (ECE)
- TOEFL scores, if English is not your native language.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 96,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 96,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 96,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 96,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rush University 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 Rush University
Rush University
Chicago, United States
Rush University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date May 2026
- Language English
- Duration 30 months