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Physician Assistant Studies

Florida Gulf Coast University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 1,301 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 373 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Nov, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Fort Myers, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Physician Assistant Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University 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 Studies 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
  5. Tuition: USD 1,301 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 373 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Fort Myers, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Physician Assistant Studies 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. Physical Diagnosis I
  2. Medical Communications
  3. Clinical Medicine I
  4. Human Physiology
  5. Physical Diagnosis II
  6. Clinical Medicine II
  7. Pharmacology I
  8. Diagnostic & Laboratory Study
  9. Legal & Ethical Issues
  10. Gross Anatomy
  11. Intro to PA Practice

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).

  •   Earned Baccalaureate Degree from a US regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent. (Baccalaureate degrees must be completed by the end of the fall semester prior to matriculation).
  •  Minimum Upper Division Grade Point Average (UG60) of at least 3.0 for the last 60 credits earned from bacalaureate degree.
  • Mimimum overall minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required for all biology, chemistry, and physics (BCP) courses completed. CASPA calculates BCP GPA based on these Course Subject catagories: Biology/Zoology, Inorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics. More information is available about CASPA GPA calculations and BCP course definitions on the CASPA website.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,301 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 373 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,301 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 373 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Florida Gulf Coast 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 Florida Gulf Coast University

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Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Nov, 2026
  • Start Date Jan, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months