1. Gannon University
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  3. Masters
  4. MS Physician Assistant (Ruskin, Fl)

MS Physician Assistant (Ruskin, Fl)

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Gannon University

Program Overview

Physician assistants (PAs) are medical providers who are nationally certified and state licensed to practice medicine as a member of a team with other healthcare professionals. Their specific tasks vary widely due to differences among state laws, hospital policies and utilization preferences of supervising physicians.

The Physician Assistant Department at the Ruskin Campus is offering a Master of Physician Assistant Science degree available through a post-baccalaureate curriculum. The curriculum is predominantly clinical during the final year of the program. Adjunct regional medical faculty, in conjunction with various health care institutions, introduces the students to professional physician assistant training. Clinical sites are offered primarily in Florida.

Program Key Stats

$58815 (Annual cost)
Aug Intake : 1st Dec


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Eligibility Criteria

3.0
4 Years

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Additional Information & Requirements

Application A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university A minimum 3.0 overall GPA is required A minimum 3.0 science course GPA is required A minimum 3.0 prerequisite course GPA is required Course prerequisites must have been completed within the last ten years Recommendation forms from three evaluators A personal interview Official transcripts. Official copies of academic records from each college/university attended, accompanied by official English translations. IELTS 7.0 overall. 30 hours of documented volunteer/paid medical experience or 30 hours of shadowing a Physician Assistant  Acuity Insights Assessments - admissions assessments of non-cognitive skills Submit the affidavit of support form which is required for verification of financial resources in order to issue the I-20. Original bank statements verifying account balances & Original letters from bank officials written in English on bank letterhead verifying the account holder, account number and current balance in U.S. dollars.  

Career Options

  • Physician Assistant

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