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Overview
Physician Assistant Studies graduates at the University of Kentucky deliver a broad range of medical and surgical services to diverse populations in rural and urban settings. As part of their comprehensive responsibilities, PAs conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, assist in surgery, and prescribe medications. PAs promote quality, cost effective medical care to all members of society. Physician assistants are certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and state-licensed.
How do PA graduates become eligible to practice?
Physician Assistant Studies graduates are eligible to take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination. After successful completion of the examination, they are eligible for state certification and licensure to practice as certified physician assistants.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Overview of the US Health Care Delivery System
- Human Physiology
- Human Anatomy
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- Intro to Health and Disease
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 29 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine Health Sciences View 1261 other Masters in Public Health in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- The University of Kentucky requires a minimum score of 550 (paper-based) on the Test of
- English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all applicants whose native language is not English
- (or who did not graduate from an accredited English-speaking College or University). The
- equivalent score on the computer version of the TOEFL is 213 and the internet-based test is 79.
- Applicants may also utilize the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to
- satisfy the language requirement. A minimum mean band score of 6.5 is required. Submitted
- scores must be no more than two years old.
Tuition Fee
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International
33548 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33548 USD per year during 29 months. -
National
33548 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33548 USD per year during 29 months. -
In-State
13674 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13674 USD per year during 29 months.
Living costs for Lexington-Fayette
900 - 1400 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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