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Physician Assistant Studies, M.M.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration

Overview

Vision

Mercer University’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies strives to improve healthcare by promoting excellence in education, scholarship, and clinical practice.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies is to educate patient-centered medical providers of the highest quality who are critical thinkers, leaders, and life-long learners.               

Core Values

The core values of the Mercer University Physician Assistant Program are compassion, collegiality, service, diversity, ethical behavior, integrity, and respect.

Program Goals             

The Mercer University Physician Assistant Program will:

  • Admit highly qualified applicants who are successful in completing the Mercer Physician Assistant curriculum.
  • Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level practice as a physician assistant.
  • Prepare students to deliver primary care in a variety of clinical settings.
  • Promote the professional development of students.
  • Support faculty development and engagement in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Human Anatomy & Lab 
  • Physiology/Pathophysiology
  • Physical Diagnosis & Lab
  • Principles of Pharmacology
  • Clinical Decision Making 
  • Medical Communication

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 24 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

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  • Minimum required score:

    80

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  • Minimum required score:

    550

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Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

General Requirements

  • Submit a completed application along with application fee. 
  • Must submit a minimum of two, but preferably three letters of recommendation for admission.
  • Hold a bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an ABET accredited program, but applicants will be considered with an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or its equivalent internationally.
  • Submit GRE score on the general section of the test. 

Tuition Fee

  • International

    23550 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 11775 USD per semester and a duration of 24 months.

  • National

    23550 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 11775 USD per semester and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for Doraville

  • 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

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