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Master in Physician Assistant Studies at Florida International University

Florida International University, United States

Programme overview

The Master in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree provides comprehensive and advanced graduate medical education, designed to train highly skilled physician assistants in primary care medicine. The MPAS program equips individuals to collaborate effectively with physicians and other medical professionals in delivering patient care across the healthcare spectrum. Upon completion of the program, graduates will possess the requisite knowledge, skills, and clinical experience to excel in diverse clinical settings, with the versatility to serve in primary care, underserved communities, and specialized areas.

Faculty: Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine  |  Duration: 3 years (92 credits)  |  Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 92 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The program is divided into two phases, didactic and clinical; the duration of the didactic phase is 15 months, and the duration of the clinical phase is 12 months. The MPAS program is currently implementing curriculum changes to better serve the learning needs and outcomes of our students. Please refer to the program’s website ( https://medicine.fiu.edu/academics/master-in-physician-assistant-studies-mpas/curriculum/website ) to view the specific program of study for your admitted cohort.

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.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic master's and graduate certificate deadlines: Fall June 1; Spring October 1; Summer March 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30, submitted through the online application.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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