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MPAS Physician Assistant Studies at Western University

Western University, Canada

Programme overview

The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) is a two-year (six-term) professional graduate program that prepares students to become competent physician assistants capable of providing quality care across a wide variety of health care settings, while under the supervision of a physician. The program emphasizes advanced education in medical foundations, clinical skills, professional competencies, interprofessional collaboration, and PA- relevant research, enabling graduates to become competent and compassionate Physician Assistants (PAs). The program is hosted by the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Faculty: Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry  |  Duration: 6 Terms  |  Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Course-based; Project-based programme, 6 Terms in length.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized institution. An academic background in health, biomedical, or related sciences is preferred. Applicants with prior coursework in the following will be given preference. Human Anatomy. Human Physiology. Statistics or Biostatistics. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 (75%) in the last two full-time years (or 20 half-courses) of undergraduate study. Applicants with prior healthcare experience (e.g. through employment, volunteer, or research experiences, etc.) will be given preference. Additional Requirements. Immunization records. Current CPR certification. Current First Aid certification. Criminal record check (including vulnerable sector screening). Application deadline: July 13

Graduate programmes charge Fall, Winter and Summer terms; Ivey MBA Direct has a July intake, the Accelerated MBA a November intake, and the Executive MBA September and February intakes. Deadlines and intake terms vary by programme.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines, which may differ for domestic and international applicants. Applications are made through Western's online graduate application. The application fee is $185 CAD for most graduate programmes; $290 for Communication Sciences and Disorders (MClSc), Occupational Therapy (MSc OT) and Physical Therapy (MPT); $150 for Ivey MBA and Ivey MSc; $350 for Orthodontics.

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