Overview

As a physician assistant (PA), you will provide health-care services under the supervision of physicians. PAs take medical histories, examine and treat patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and X-rays, make diagnoses, and prescribe medications. They also treat minor injuries by suturing, splinting, and casting.In most states, including North Carolina, PAs have the delegated authority to write prescriptions. Physician assistants' job descriptions may also include patient education, medical education, health administration, and research.

In East Carolina University's Physician Assistant, M.Sc. program, you will study a wide variety of topics related to the profession to prepare you for a hands-on career. Physician assistants do not have to complete a residency or internship.

ECU Advantage

ECU offers the only state-supported physician assistant program in North Carolina. The College of Allied Health Sciences is the largest university-based allied-health provider in the state. The college has eight departments: Addictions and Rehabilitation Studies, Biostatistics, Clinical Laboratory Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Services and Information Management, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant , and offers degrees on the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.

Delivering a comprehensive professional education that will prepare allied-health graduates to make a difference in the health of the region, state, and nation was the primary reason for the creation of the College of Allied Health Sciences and its departments. Fueled by the growth and aging of our population, the demand for these highly skilled specialists is expected to greatly increase as health care continues to be a priority for our citizens.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medical Terminology
Health Science
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
Clinical Medicine I - IV
Diagnostic Methods and Procedures
Medical Ethics and Professionalism
Clinical Medicine: Special Topics
Clinical Practicum I - IV
Clinical Seminar I - IV
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Clinical Skills and Simulation
Clinical Decision Making
Advanced Clinical Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 27 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

105 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greenville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
Minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0
Completion of prerequisite coursework in biology, chemistry, and psychology
Minimum of 500 hours of healthcare experience
GRE scores are not required but may be submitted to strengthen the application

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21812 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21812 USD / year

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In-State

8006 USD / year

≈ 8006 USD / year

Living costs

Greenville

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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