Overview

The first 12 months of the Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program from Rush University include lecture, small-group discussion, and case-based training to prepare students for clinical rotations. This is followed by 18 months of clinical rotations that provide students with enhanced training in a broad range of clinical practice areas.

Our extensive resources provide plenty of benefits:

Advanced practice training opportunities in various fields of clinical practice prepare you to take leadership roles in clinical practice, research and service.
Intensive academic, research and clinical training offer a comprehensive educational experience.
Working with PA mentors throughout all phases of training enhances the learning experience.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Human Physiology
Human Anatomy
History and Physical Examination
Pa Professionalism & Practice
Clinical Medicine
Diagnostic Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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More details

Application cycle: April 29 to Oct. 1

Language

English

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Credits

132 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Physics Medicine Physiology View 139 other Masters in Physiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university completed prior to matriculation into the program.
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required each, for both the total and science GPAs.
Completion of the following prerequisite courses at a U.S. regionally accredited college or university prior to matriculation into the program.
Human Anatomy
Microbiology
Human Physiology
Psychology/Behavioral Science
Biochemistry
Statistics
We recommend that all prerequisites be taken within seven years of planned program start date.
You may have up to two outstanding prerequisite courses at the time of application submission.
Documented hands-on, direct patient contact experience in a health care setting, accrued with seven years of application submission.
Three professional letters of reference.
A completed application submitted to the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27478 USD / year

≈ 27478 USD / year
Out-of-State

27478 USD / year

≈ 27478 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27478 USD / year

≈ 27478 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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