MPAS Physician Assistant Studies at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree is a nationally accredited coursework-based graduate program, designed to educate generalist medical providers who are eligible for the national certification exam and qualify for physician assistant licensure in Manitoba.

Faculty: Rady Faculty of Health Sciences | Duration: 25 months | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

MPAS is committed to educating outstanding Physician Assistants as generalist medical providers and leaders committed to our communities' service, wellness, and healing.

Career pathways

Canada's physician assistants are medical generalists qualified to practice medicine in any clinical environment, including primary health care, specialty practices, consulting and hospital-based roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission, you must meet the following minimum requirements: Degree: A four-year Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a health sciences field, from a college or university recognized by the University of Manitoba.Students in their fourth and final year of study may apply. Grade Point Average (GPA): Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last two full years (60 credit hours) of study. A competitive GPA is typically 3.5. Undergraduate courses in Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry (minimum of 3 credit hours each) are required if not included in the Bachelor’s degree. Microbiology and Psychology are considered asset courses. Situational Judgment Test: Complete or register for the TakeAltus (Casper) Situational Judgment Test before the January 15 application deadline. For more details, visit the TakeAltus website..

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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