MMSc-PA Physician Assistant at Emory University

Programme overview

The Physician Assistant program emphasizes active learning centered on the six competencies defined by the profession and uses a fully integrated curriculum stressing evidence-based medical decision making, and the provision of health care to all individuals while being sensitive to the social determinants of health and wellness.

Faculty: School of Medicine | Study mode: full-time | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

This 29-month long program uses a fully integrated curriculum stressing evidence-based medicine, decision making, and the provision of health care to all individuals while being sensitive to the social determinants of health and wellness. Using learning societies and early patient contact, the program reinforces team-based care, patient advocacy, and the acquisition of clinical skills supported by faculty mentors at all stages of the curriculum.

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Application information

USD 53,100 a year (2026-27). School of Medicine Physician Assistant MMSc annual tuition (term rate $17,700 over three terms). Tuition only; excludes fees, housing, health insurance and living costs. Emory publishes one tuition rate for all students. Source

The Laney Graduate School is accepting applications for all PhD and master's programmes for Fall 2027.

Laney Graduate School application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card online; limited fee waivers available). Deadlines are set by each programme and fall at midnight US Eastern time on the programme's deadline date.

Goizueta One-Year MBA deadlines: Early September 2, 2026; Round 1 September 30, 2026; Round 2 January 6, 2027; Round 3 March 3, 2027. Two-Year MBA deadlines: Round 1 September 30, 2026; Round 2 January 6, 2027; Round 3 March 17, 2027. The Full-time, Executive and Evening MBA application fee is $175.

Nursing (MN pathway to MSN or DNP): Round 1 August 1, 2026; Round 2 October 1, 2026; Round 3 December 1, 2026. CRNA: Round 1 June 1, 2026; Round 2 September 1, 2026. Application fee is $50.

Anesthesiologist Assistant MMSc: rolling review with application deadline on or before December 1, 2026 (4:59 p.m. EST); applications go through CASAA with a $65 Emory administrative fee.

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