M.S. Physician Assistant
Embark on a fulfilling healthcare career with a Master of Physician Assistant degree, where you’ll learn to provide ethical, quality, and compassionate care as part of an inter-professional team. This PA program combines rigorous coursework with hands-on training, equipping you with the clinical skills needed to excel in diverse healthcare settings. With a focus on real-world experience, you’ll be well-prepared to pass the Physician Assistant National Certification Exam and positively impact patients’ lives.
Est. time to completion:
24 months*
Credit hours:
149.5
Cost per credit hour:
$660
Personalized attention
Teaching-focused faculty means more directed learning.
Hands-on learning
Get real-world ready with clinical experience.
Test your skills
Show what you’ve learned and keep improving with Objective Structured Clinical Examinations.
M.S. Physician Assistant
Curriculum
Overview
The didactic year builds a strong foundation in biomedical, clinical, and behavioral sciences, with a focus on physical diagnosis and critical thinking. Students begin with basic sciences and gross anatomy, progressing to case-based learning and OSCEs to sharpen their skills. After written and practical exams, students enter the clinical year, completing seven required rotations and one elective. In the final months, they pass the Summative OSCE and End of Curriculum Exam, preparing for the PANCE.
Due to the program’s intensity, outside employment is strongly discouraged.
Applicants should be aware that all courses within the professional didactic and clinical curriculum of the Sullivan University Physician Assistant program are required. The Physician Assistant program does not recognize advanced placement or credit for experiential learning, international medical experience, and/or credit earned from another Physician Assistant program or medical school.
Tuition for the M.S. Physician Assistant degree is all inclusive. See more tuition information.
Courses
For course descriptions, see our Course Catalog.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance is available to those who apply and qualify. Talk with us to see if Federal Student Aid, scholarships, transfer credits, employer assistance, loans and grants, or military discounts are available to you.
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*Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.
The Physician Assistant program is part of Sullivan University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. View licensure disclosure by state.