Overview
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) at St. Catherine University educates women and men for a career practicing medicine on healthcare teams with physicians and other providers.
You’ll learn in an environment that fosters opportunities for inter-professional experiences among students and faculty from a variety of healthcare disciplines. In St. Kate's physician assistant master's program you will gain access to community experts, quality clinical sites and strong support systems with dedicated, well-connected faculty.
Key facts:
Physician assistants are licensed health professionals who work in hospitals, clinics and other healthcare settings and perform medical services traditionally performed by physicians, including:
- Taking medical histories
- Performing physical exams
- Ordering laboratory tests
- Diagnosing illnesses
- Treating illnesses
- Counseling patients
- Assisting in surgery
- Writing prescriptions
Accreditation
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARCPA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the St. Catherine University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by St. Catherine University.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Foundations
- Dermatology
- Musculoskeletal
- Neurology
- Eyes Ears Nose Throat Infectious Disease
- Cardiovascular
- Pulmonary
- Gastroenterology
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 28 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
110 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Physics Teaching View 601 other Masters in Physics in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3.2
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Volunteer/Work Experience
A minimum of 1,000 hours of experience in a health, wellness or patient care setting prior to application.
Tuition Fee
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International
41721 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 885 USD per credit during 28 months. -
National
41721 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 885 USD per credit during 28 months.
Living costs for Minneapolis
1130 - 2045 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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