Program Overview
The Physician Assistant Studies at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences is a Master 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 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 1,160 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,160 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Boston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physician Assistant Studies 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
- Ethics and Professional Issues in PA Practice
- Genetics
- Primary Care Psychiatry
- Human Physiology and Pathophysiology
- Electrocardiography
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 3.2 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.2 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).
For admission to the program, external applicants must have:
- Baccalaureate degree
- Minimum overall 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Minimum overall science GPA 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
- Minimum prerequisite GPA 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
- 250 hours of patient care experience
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,160 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,160 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,160 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,160 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & 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 Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
United States
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is a private university focused on health- and life-sciences education, with campuses in Boston, Worcester, Massachusetts, and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-05
- Language English
- Duration 24 months