Program Overview
The Physician Assistant at University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a Master programme in Humanities over 48 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 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: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 17,188 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,188 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Maryland City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physician Assistant 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
- Regional Anatomy
- Issues in Practice
- Scientific Basis of Medicine I
- History & Physical Exam I
- Preventive Medicine &Epidemiology
- Healthcare Ethics and Law
- Interpreting Research & Lit
- Clinical Medicine I
- Clinical Pharmacology I
- Scientific Basis of Medicine II
- Clinical Problem Solving I
- Diagnostic Tests I
- History & Physical Exam II
- Infectious Disease
- Clinical Medicine II
- OB/GYN
- Clinical Pharmacology II
- Clinical Procedures I
- Clinical Problem Solving II
- Diagnostic Tests II
- History & Physical Exam III
- Psychiatry
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Submit a GRE score to (no older than 10 years) to CASPA.
- Have completed a Bachelors degree from a US institution of higher education or the degree equivalent in another country.
- Have earned an cumulative GPA of > 2.75 from their undergraduate degree conferring institution.
- All non US citizens and applicants whose first language is not English must take the examination Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
- A minimum of 300 hours of health care experience (HCE) is required, 40 hours of which should be with a Certified Physician Assistant
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 17,188 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,188 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 17,188 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,188 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland Eastern Shore 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 University of Maryland Eastern Shore
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Somerset County, United States
historical black university located in Princess Anne, Maryland, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 48 months
