Overview

During the first year of the Physician Assistant Studies program at Chatham University, you will complete two didactic terms before continuing on to clinical rotations which comprise your second year. At the end of your second year, you will return to campus to finish coursework.

Explore the MPAS Degree:

The MPAS program is part of Chatham’s School of Health Sciences. The School of Health Sciences has developed a strong reputation for its sought-after healthcare professionals. From high first-time certification rates to advanced clinical aptitude, our graduates enter their careers ready to meet the needs of patients and contribute to improving the quality of care their organizations deliver.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Essentials for the Physician Assistant
Clinical Application of Basic Sciences
Critical Reading of the Literature
Clinical Pharmacology
Medical Ethics
Clinical Procedures
Clinical Decision Making
Clinical Skills for the Physician Assistant

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

85 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health Medicine Health Sciences View 1422 other Masters in Health Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.25

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
A cumulative overall GPA of at least 3.25, as calculated by the Centralized Application System (CAS), at the time of graduate application submission.
A cumulative science GPA of at least 3.25, as calculated by the Centralized Application System (CAS), at the time of graduate application submission.

Prerequisite Courses

Three specific letters of recommendation

PA Shadowing Hours – Applicants do not need any PA shadowing at the time of application submission.
Interview

Tuition Fee

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International

55165 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 110330 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
National

55165 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 110330 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
In-State

55165 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 110330 USD for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 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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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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