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
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Credits
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Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine Health Sciences View 685 other Masters in Human Medicine in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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
51453 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 102906 USD for the full programme during 24 months. -
National
51453 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 102906 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
Living costs for Pittsburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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