Program Overview
The Physician Assistant Studies at Grand Valley State University is a Master programme in Humanities over 28 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
- Duration: 28 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 824 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 634 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Allendale, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physician Assistant Studies 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
- BMS 461 - Prosected Regional Anatomy Credits: 4
- PAS 504 - Clinical Applications IV Credits: 1
- PAS 506 - Introduction to Health Professions Research Credits: 1
- PAS 511 - Foundations of Clinical Medicine Credits: 4
- PAS 512 - Clinical Medicine I Credits: 6
- PAS 521 - Medical Physiology Credits: 3
- PAS 522 - Clinical Pathophysiology I Credits: 1
- PAS 532 - Practical Therapeutics I Credits: 2
- PAS 542 - Clinical Problem Solving Sessions I Credits: 1
- PAS 551 - Physician Assistant Profession Issues I Credits: 1
- PAS 561 - Clinical Applications Lab I Credits: 1
- PAS 564 - Clinical Applications Lab IV Credits: 1
- PAS 572 - Hospital Community Experience I Credits: 1
- PAS 605 - Research in Medicine Credits: 2
- PAS 610 - Clinical Rotations I Credits: 12
- PAS 688 - Physician Assistant Research I Credits: 1
- PAS 689 - Physician Assistant Research II Credits: 3
- STA 610 - Applied Statistics for Health Professions Credits: 3
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).
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education (must be completed by the month of May prior to the fall semester before beginning the professional curriculum)
- Completion of Graduation Application
- $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived for those who have previously applied to Grand Valley State University.
- Copies of official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended. Transcripts must be sent from those institutions directly to the GVSU Admissions Office. NOTE: We do not require official transcripts from Grand Valley
- Graduate Application
- All college transcripts \xc2\x96 Copies of official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended. Transcripts must be sent from those institutions directly to the GVSU Admissions Office. NOTE: We do not require official transcripts from Grand Valley
- Applicants must maintain an average GPA of 3.0 or higher in EACH of the following categories:
- Prerequisite Coursework \xc2\x96 A minimum grade of \xc2\x93C\xc2\x94 (2.0) must be attained in each of GVSU\xc2\x92s PAS program prerequisites.
- The following prerequisites MUST be completed prior to the application deadline:
- Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Microbiology.
- All PAS program prerequisite coursework and a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree must be completed by the month of May prior to the fall semester before beginning the professional curriculum.
- Five Year Course Completion. The following courses must be less than 5 years old at the time of application:
- GRE scores: GVSU code 1258
- Letters of Recommendation: Two recommendations from health professionals, must be submitted with the electronic Graduate Application
- We recommend, but do not require, that at least one letter be from a practicing physician assistant.
- Separate letters from references are NOT required.
- Only TWO references are required.
- Healthcare experience: Applicants must complete 500-plus hours of significant volunteer and/or work and/or observational experience in a health care environment. It is highly encouraged this experience be hands on patient care activities. This information should be documented on the graduate application. A minimum of 500 hours must be completed by the time of application.
- Academic Request Form: The student who feels they have highly unusual circumstances that impact their ability to meet the above criteria may appeal in writing to the PAS Admissions Committee by submitting an Academic Request Form (ARF). An ARF only needs to be filled out if a student does not meet all the application requirements and has extenuating circumstances that have either mitigated the necessary requirements (as in a 5-year course waiver) or prevented the completion of the course (extension). An ARF expires on 9/16 of the year for which the ARF was requested and therefore an ARF form must be submitted for every year the student applies. All ARFs are due on or before July 15th by 11:59 PM. No late ARF forms will be accepted
- TOEFL: Students whose first language is not English should be able to speak and write in fluent English and submit the following materials:
- Official TOEFL test with minimum 600 score or equivalent computer based TOEFL 250
- Original or certified original transcripts
- Official transcript credential information (e.g. WES, ECE)
- Transcripts demonstrating 30 hours of higher education coursework taken at an established & accredited U.S. institution.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 824 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 634 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 824 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 634 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Grand Valley State 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 Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, United States
Grand Valley State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 28 months