Overview
The mission of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is to prepare outstanding Physician Assistants to recognize and treat acute and chronic illness and promote health. The Department of Physician Assistant Studies makes lives better by improving the healthcare, health outcomes and well-being of patients and their families through education, practice, service and research.
Learning outcomes
The vision of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies is to be a recognized leader in health care education, scholarship, and service. This vision includes the education and training of competent and caring health care providers who will meet the needs of society, faculty, staff, and student service to the community and region; and scholarship that will impact, advance, and add to the knowledge of humanity and health.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Laboratory Medicine
- Physician Assistant Policy and Practice
- Patient Evaluation
- Behavioral Medicine
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Human Medicine View 720 other Masters in Human Medicine in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Two separate applications; (1) CASPA application and (2) the PAS Supplemental Application are required. Both must be submitted through the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA).
- The CASPA application, the PAS Supplemental Application, official transcripts, two reference letters, all other supporting documents and fees must be submitted and your CASPA status must be listed as completed by the specified CASPA application deadline.
Tuition Fee
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International
5664 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2832 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
5664 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2832 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 300 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for San Antonio
972 - 1507 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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