MPAS Physician Assistant Studies at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Earn a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (M.P.A.S.) degree through an innovative program design including a mix of online, classroom and clinical experiences. Blend online coursework with on-campus classroom and clinical experiences to obtain an exceptionally comprehensive physician assistant (PA) education. Our admission structure is geared toward practicing health professionals and applicants with a background in science and health care.

Department: Department of Physician Assistant Studies | Duration: 2 years (90 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Summer (August 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) is required. Consideration is given to applicants with a GPA below, 3.0, provided more recent transcripts show significant improvement in the last 60 hours of coursework. Required courses include PA 507 Medical Human Anatomy Radiology I; PA 508 Medical Human Anatomy Radiology II; PA 510 Human Physiology Pathophysiology I; PA 511 Human Physiology Pathophysiology II; PA 512 History and Physical Exam I; PA 513 History and Physical Exam II.

Career pathways

Roles include Diagnose illness, Develop and manage treatment plans, Prescribe medications, Serve as a patient’s principal healthcare provider, Primary care, Internal medicine, Emergency medicine, Pediatrics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The admission requirements are consistent with the Program mission to prepare competent PAs to serve as primary care providers in rural areas. Along with the mission, the goal is to improve access to health care, help alleviate shortages of primary care providers and deliver comprehensive, affordable health care services to people in rural communities. Consequently, acceptance is a competitive selection process with an emphasis on the proven adult learner with recent clinical health care experience and insight and inclination to meet the Program mission. Admission to the Physician Assistant Program is a competitive selection process. Each applicant is reviewed individually and evaluated on their own merits. Applicants The UND PA Program seeks applicants with: 1. Academic Preparation including: solid achievement in undergraduate coursework. quality performance in prerequisite coursework. health-related or science-based degrees and/or advanced degree. ability to learn in an adult learner model, or accelerated environment.

Domestic applicants: USD 25,184 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Physician Assistant'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same table lists Minnesota resident Source

International applicants: USD 44,072 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Physician Assistant'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder. Three academic or professional references and a statement of goals are required.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/programs/physician-assistant-studies-mpas/apply.html

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