M.S.M. Physician Assistant Studies

Application A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Completion of all pre-requisite courses  Official transcripts. A cumulative overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 of a possible 4.0 on all undergraduate and graduate work completed at an accredited university or college. A cumulative biology, chemistry, and physics grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 of a possible 4.0 on all undergraduate and graduate work completed at an accredited university or college. Minimum GRE scores for admissions are as follows: verbal (146), quantitative (141), and writing (2.5). GRE scores for Mississippi College PA Program should be sent directly through CASPA Documentation of clinical experience by the applicant should be submitted directly to CASPA. Strong patient contact experience; (i.e., RN, LPN, Respiratory Therapist, Paramedic, Physical Therapist, EMT, Patient Care Tech, Radiology Technologist, Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Surgical Tech) is encouraged, but all patient care experience will be considered.   Consistent with State law for healthcare providers, and for compliance with hospital and health center requirements, criminal background checks and/or drug screenings may be required. Failure to successfully meet requirements for the background check or drug screening may result in denial of admission or dismissal from the Physician Assistant Program. Applicants must meet all technical standards as evaluated by the Admissions Committee. Applicants must have completed all required immunizations  Courses must appear on the CASPA application with a final grade. If you have not completed all of the prerequisites, you can submit your application with two outstanding prerequisite courses with the intent to have them completed by the date of matriculation. TOEFL iBT: 79 or IELTS 6.0 overall. Three letters of recommendation Statement of purpose Health Insurance A current bank statement from parents or sponsor Proof of TB and MMR immunization before your departure to the USA