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Overview
Key facts
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 Studies 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
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 28 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 7.5
TOEFL® IBT 102
Credits
128 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Physiotherapy Health Sciences View 1829 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® 3.5 (analytical)
English requirements
IELTS 7.5
TOEFL® IBT 102
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completion of an undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree from a regionally-accredited college or university in the United States.
- Preferred undergraduate Natural Science GPA (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) of 2.9 or higher.
- Completion of all prerequisites prior to matriculation. Applicants with more than four (4) outstanding prerequisites cannot be considered for admission.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Required Patient Care Experience Hours: Applicants are required to complete a minimum of 1,000 hours of direct, hands on patient care experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
24492 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12246 USD per semester during 28 months. -
National
24492 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12246 USD per semester during 28 months.
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
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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