Program Overview
The Physician Assistant Studies at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a MSc 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
- Location: Texas City, 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
- Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Phlebotomy Practicum. 0.5 Credit Hours.
- Body Fluids
- Quality Assurance in the Clinical Laboratory
- Special Topics in Clinical Immunology
- Special Topics in Body Fluids
- Medical Microbiology Lab
- Special Topics in Medical Microbiology
- Special Topics in Microbiology
- Hematology
- Hematology Laboratory
- Immunohematology
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).
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Completion of the CASPA application
- Completion of the Supplemental application
- Payment of the non-refundable Supplemental application fee
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Minimum science GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- A grade of C or better in prerequisite coursework
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, United States
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 126