Overview

The Physician Assistant program at Valparaiso University will provide students currently pursuing their BSHS prerequisite course work with the culminating accredited phase of their five-year program.

The curriculum will provide the didactic and practical hands-on training required to complete their education as physician assistant students. A combined total of 101 credit hours from the MSPA Program are required.

Key Features

Physician Assistants are nationally certified and state-licensed medical professionals who practice medicine on healthcare teams. They practice and prescribe medication in all 50 states.

PAs take medical histories, conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, assist in surgery, perform procedures, make rounds in hospitals, and much more. You will find PAs in every field of medicine.

At Valpo, you will develop essential skills in critical thinking, communication, leadership, and patient care. They are committed to educating PAs for practice in a variety of healthcare settings. You will benefit from the College of Nursing and Health Professions’ inter-disciplinary curriculum and opportunities to study, work, and learn abroad.

In the five-year BS/MS program, you’ll prepare for a career as a well-rounded, compassionate clinician who promotes health, wellness, and disease prevention worldwide.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History Taking & Physical Examination

Clinical Medicine

Immunology & Infectious Diseases

Dermatology

Ophthalmology & Otorhinolaryngology

Hematology & Oncology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

52 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Valparaiso, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Application Fee

Provide a scanned copy of both sides that is legible and clearly shows your picture.

Proof of Financial Support

Applicants for whom English is a non-native language must demonstrate English proficiency.

International students whose application shows completion of a non-U.S. accredited secondary education or college work outside of the United States must submit official transcripts to Valparaiso University, or have a credential evaluation done by a NACES member credential evaluation service.

Request two professional or academic recommendation letters to be submitted through our online recommendation form (application login required).

Reflective Essay

Your reflective essay should summarize:

Why you are interested in studying in the United States

Why you are applying to Valparaiso University

Your interest in the degree program

How this program impacts your professional development

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

35100 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35100 USD / year

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In-State

35100 USD / year

≈ 35100 USD / year

Living costs

Valparaiso

United States

1223 - 1978 USD / month

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