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MSA Anesthesia at Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Anesthesia trains anesthesiologist assistants. The 24-month programme integrates basic science and clinical instruction, then month-long rotations across anesthesiology subspecialties, and is accredited by CAAHEP.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Duration: 24 months (six consecutive semesters, 70 credit hours)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cleveland, OH, United States

What you will study

First three semesters combine basic science and clinical instruction; the last three are clinical rotations in ambulatory surgery, trauma, cardiothoracic, general surgery, neurosurgery, obstetrics and pediatrics, with simulation and training in general, epidural, spinal and peripheral nerve blockade.

Career pathways

Anesthesiologist assistant; graduates sit the national certification examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited US, US territory or Canadian institution. Prerequisites: biochemistry (1 semester), biology with lab (1 year), human anatomy with lab, human physiology, chemistry with lab (1 year), organic chemistry with lab, physics with lab (1 year), calculus, advanced statistics, English with expository writing; biochemistry, anatomy and physiology within 5 years of deadline and others within 7 years (waived with MCAT 500+). MCAT or GRE within three years of the deadline. Casper assessment required. Interview for invited candidates. International applicants need an education credential evaluation and one year of coursework at a US/Canadian institution; IELTS, PTE and TOEFL are not required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 24 months (six consecutive semesters, 70 credit hours)

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