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Physician Assistant Studies

Dalhousie University
Information last verified July 2026
Degree Master's (Course-based)
Delivery On-campus
Location Nova Scotia, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program gives you the skills and knowledge to become a highly capable healthcare professional. You'll get comprehensive training in various areas such as clinical medicine, patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, pharmacology, and surgical procedures. In this two-year, full-time program, a first of its kind in Maritime Provinces, you'll build skills through supervised clinical rotations across settings such as primary care, emergency medicine, surgery, internal medicine, obgyn, pediatrics, psychiatry, and more. Accreditation The Dalhousie MPAS program is approved by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission under the Agency of the Council of Atlantic Premiers and the Dalhousie Senate to begin operations in the years prior to its eligibility for accreditation. The MPAS program is currently being evaluated for accreditation under Accreditation Canada’s EQual program .

Key Program Features

  • Course-based option. Medicine

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this program, you'll have the confidence and skills to step into diverse clinical settings with immediate employability. This advanced training accelerates long‑term growth, offering career flexibility, strong job stability, and pathways into leadership, education, and specialized practice across Canada. Physician assistants are known for flexibility and versatility in clinical practice. With the ability to transition between disciplines without retraining, PAs bring adaptable, team-based care to wherever patients need them most. This degree prepares you to work across primary care, emergency medicine, surgery, internal medicine, and various specialties. As a physician assisant, you can build a rewarding career in hospitals, clinics, community health centres, and academic or research settings across Canada’s health care system. Clinical care provider (hospital-based) Primary care provider (clinic-based) Surgical services team member Emergency medicine team member Program options

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements The next deadline to apply for this program is December 14, 2025 (for section 1 of the application) January 11, 2026 (for section 2 of the application) for a January 2027 start. Section 1 and Section 2 deadlines vary by entry year; see MPAS admissions deadlines table. Program-specific requirements

Tuition & Financial Information

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Application Deadline

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About Dalhousie University

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Dalhousie University

Nova Scotia, Canada

Dalhousie University is a large public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada, with three campuses in Halifax, a fourth in Bible Hill, and two satellite medical school campuses, in Saint John,...

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  • Start Date January
  • Language English