M.P.A.S. Physician Assistant Studies at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.P.A.S. prepares graduates to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care. A 12-month basic and medical sciences phase is followed by a 12-month clinical phase of about 2,300 supervised hours. It is accredited by ARC-PA.

Faculty: Morsani College of Medicine | Department: Physician Assistant Program | Duration: 24 continuous months; 90 credit hours post-baccalaureate | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

90 credit hours: 89 core hours (anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical medicine, clinical pharmacology, physical diagnosis, behavioral medicine, evidence-based medicine) including clinical rotations in internal medicine, behavioral and mental health, surgery, pediatrics, family medicine, women's health, emergency medicine and two selectives, plus a 1-hour capstone research project.

Career pathways

Physician assistant practice after the PANCE.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must also meet USF university admission and English proficiency requirements. Apply through CASPA. Baccalaureate degree from a U.S. accredited institution completed by the end of the fall before matriculation. Minimum overall and science GPA of 3.00. GRE required within the past five years. Prerequisites at a US institution: microbiology with lab, organic chemistry with lab, organic chemistry II or biochemistry, human anatomy and physiology with lab (2 semesters), statistics, medical terminology. At least 500 hours of direct patient care experience. Three recommendation letters, one from a clinical supervisor. U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

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

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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