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Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Advanced medical training for in‑demand physician assistants serving all areas of Canadian health care. The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program gives you the skills and knowledge to become a highly capable healthcare professional. You'll get comprehensive training in various areas such as clinical medicine, patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, pharmacology, and surgical procedures.

Faculty: Medicine  |  Department: Department of Medicine  |  Duration: 2 years (24 months)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Career pathways

As a graduate of this program, you'll have the confidence and skills to step into diverse clinical settings with immediate employability. This advanced training accelerates long‑term growth, offering career flexibility, strong job stability, and pathways into leadership, education, and specialized practice across Canada.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: CAD 16,168 a year (2026). 2026-27 Graduate Studies Masters fee schedule, programme fee per year (full-time, Canadian citizens/permanent residents). Tuition only: excludes mandatory incidental, auxiliary and society fees. Non-Canadian master's students pay an additional internation Source

Graduate intakes: September, January and May.

General Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines: September admission June 1 (Canadian applicants) and April 1 (non-Canadian); January admission October 31 (Canadian) and August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission February 28 (Canadian) and December 31 (non-Canadian). Program deadlines may differ. The application fee is $115, payable online with the application.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.dal.ca/apply/

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