Overview

On the Physician Assistants at Augusta University you’ll be medically trained to practice autonomously or as a part of a healthcare team, providing high-quality healthcare in various environments.

Physician assistants are certified as medical generalists with a foundation in primary care, but they can also practice in a number of specialty areas, which means they enjoy the flexibility to adapt to changes in the workplace and the community.

Key facts

During the didactic phase of the program, physician assistant students will remain at the Augusta University Campus. During the second year, students will experience clinical rotations across Georgia and the Southeast.

After successfully completing the program, graduates are eligible to take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE).

As one of three primary care providers (PAs, nurse practitioners and physicians), students in the physician assistant program will receive training in general medicine as well as a variety of specialties.

Careers and opportunities

According the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for PAs in 2021 was $121,530 per year.

Physician assistant jobs are projected to increase by 285 between 2020 and 2030, much faster than the average. U.S. News and World Reports ranks physician assistant as the #2 Best Health Care Job and the #3 Best Job Overall for 2022.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Gross Anatomy

Medical Communications

Genetics

Physical Assessment

Orthopedics

Dermatology

Ophthalmology/Otolaryngology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Augusta, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

GPA: Overall GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous college work, with a minimum average of 3.0 on math and science courses.

Degree Requirement: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.

Transcripts: Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended. Unofficial transcripts from US colleges and universities can be used in the admissions review process in lieu of official transcripts for this program.

Standardized Test Requirements: Completion of either the GRE or the PA-CAT exam and the CASPer test.

Letters of Recommendation: Recommendations from three individuals, with at least one from a certified PA, must be submitted through the application portal.

Hands-On Experience: A minimum of 100 hours shadowing a physician assistant in 3 different clinical settings and 100+ hours of health care experience is required.

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

30750 USD / year

≈ 30750 USD / year
Out-of-State

29882 USD / year

≈ 29882 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14298 USD / year

≈ 14298 USD / year

Living costs

Augusta

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

Funding

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