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Overview
What you will learn
The Physician Assistant Practice MPAP program offered by University of Southern California trains students in a range of medical, social and behavioral sciences required for competent clinical practice. Physician assistants are educated in basic medical sciences and clinical disciplines, including human anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and clinical laboratory medicine. Further, Physician Assistant Practice students are taught to hone the cognitive skills required for medical decision-making.
Our unique location within the Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California provides students with a vast array of educational and clinical resources that contribute to the excellence in training.
The physician assistant (PA) is a health care professional qualified by academic and clinical education and by formal certification to practice medicine with the supervision of a doctor of medicine or osteopathy. PAs perform diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and health maintenance services in any setting in which physicians provide care. PAs are accountable for their own actions as well as being accountable to their supervising physician.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Medical Science
- Behavioral Sciences
- Clinical Skills and Topics in Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Physiology
- Family Medicine
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 33 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 61
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
97 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Physics Health Sciences View 2167 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 61
TOEFL® IBT 90
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Interview
- Mission (disadvantaged, veteran, humanitarian service, underserved experience, non-health care community/volunteer service & commitment)
- CASPA cumulative GPA
- CASPA science GPA
- Clinical experience (paid or volunteer)
- Related healthcare experience (PA shadowing, clinical or laboratory research)
- GRE or MCAT score
Tuition Fee
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International
63468 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 63468 USD per year during 33 months. -
National
63468 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 63468 USD per year during 33 months.
Living costs for Los Angeles
1520 - 2570 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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