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Master of Health Science (MHS) Physician Associate at University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma, United States

Programme overview

One of the country's oldest PA programmes, founded in 1970, preparing clinicians to serve diverse communities. The degree awarded is a Master of Health Science. Average cohort size is 55 and the average GPA of the admitted class is 3.79.

Faculty: College of Medicine  |  Department: Physician Associate Program  |  Duration: 27 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: May  |  Location: Norman, OK, United States

What you will study

27-month curriculum: 15 months of didactic classroom learning (anatomy, pharmacology, evidence-based practice, patient communication) and 12 months of supervised clinical rotations in primary care, emergency medicine, surgery and other settings.

Career pathways

Physician associate/assistant in primary care, emergency medicine, surgery and other specialties.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree by enrollment; minimum 3.0 cumulative, science and prerequisite GPA; all required coursework complete by enrollment; CASPA and OUHSC supplemental applications (open June 1, close September 1); formal interview; technical standards; patient care experience preferred, not required.

Domestic applicants: USD 16,506 a year (2026-2027). Oklahoma resident tuition. First-year annual tuition estimate only; mandatory institutional fees, college/program fees and the $75 per term international student maintenance fee are excluded. Rate listed for the Oklahoma City programme; the Tulsa programm Source

International applicants: USD 36,431 a year (2026-2027). Nonresident tuition (applies to out-of-state and international students). First-year annual tuition estimate only; mandatory institutional fees, college/program fees and the $75 per term international student maintenance fee are excluded. Rate listed for Source

Intake: May

Duration: 27 months

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