MS Physician Assistant at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

The M.S. in Physician Assistant at Rutgers is accredited by ARC-PA (Accreditation-Continued) and meets professional licensing requirements in most US states. Graduates work in inpatient units, emergency departments, rural and community health centres, surgical centres and physician practices.

Faculty: School of Health Professions  |  Department: Physician Assistant Studies and Practice  |  Duration: 33 months (3 years), 114 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New Brunswick, NJ, United States

What you will study

The curriculum includes 114 credits across three years (33 months), with a full year of clinically focused basic science preparation. Clinical rotations are offered in nine disciplines: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Psychiatry, Ambulatory/Family Medicine and a Medical Sub-specialty, plus two electives.

Career pathways

Inpatient units, emergency departments, rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers, community health centers, surgical centers and single- or multi-specialty physician practices.

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