MS Physician Assistant at George Washington University

Programme overview

The physician assistant program culminating in a master of science in health sciences prepares graduates to demonstrate clinical excellence; embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion; advocate for their patients; lead and advance the profession; and serve their communities. The full-time, 24-month program is divided into academic and clinical phases. The academic, or didactic phase, of the program is 12 months in duration and consists of four components: basic sciences, behavioral sciences, clinical medicine, and pre-clinical skills.

Faculty: School of Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Graduate Programs, School of Medicine and Health Sciences | Location: Washington, DC, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Physician Assistant Program uses the online application system CASPA (Central Application Service for Physician Assistants). Please go to the CASPA Web site (https://caspa.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login) to begin the application process. The application and all supporting documentation (fees, statement of purpose, resume, letters of recommendation, professional licenses, transcripts) must be verified by CASPA by the deadline in order for the application to be reviewed. In addition to the CASPA application, all applicants must submit a GW Supplemental Application (https://apply.gwu.edu/apply/) to the Health Sciences Office of Admissions. Three (3) recommendations must be submitted wi

USD 57,297 a year (2026-27). Academic-year tuition for first-year and continuing students, excluding fees. Source

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

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