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BHSc Physician Assistant at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Physician Assistant), a problem-based program that trains physician assistants for collaborative medical practice. McMaster launched its Physician Assistant Education Program in 2008.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Department: Physician Assistant Education Program  |  Duration: 24 months, beginning in September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Year I is a 48-week clinical sciences curriculum in three Medical Foundations (respiratory, cardiovascular and renal; hematological, gastrointestinal, endocrine and reproductive; neurologic, psychiatric and musculoskeletal) with clinical skills and early clinical exposure. Year II is 48 weeks of clerkship in family medicine, medicine, surgery, emergency medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics and psychiatry, plus electives.

Career pathways

Graduates qualify to write the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) national examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Enrolment is limited; possession of the minimum does not guarantee admission. Minimum: a GPA of at least 3.0 on the OMSAS 4.0 scale by February 1 and at least two years (10 full or 20 half courses) of undergraduate coursework completed by June 30; Canadian credentials must be from a full AUCC or COU member institution. There are no specific course requirements. Application is through OUAC by January 15 with a supplementary application, followed by an interview for selected applicants. Admitted students provide immunization records, Basic Life Support certification and a police records check. A facilitated process exists for Indigenous applicants.

Undergraduate applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).

Apply through the official page: https://future.mcmaster.ca/apply/

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