Master of Physican Assistant Studies From University of Sciences in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaLocation

UniversitySchool type

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Master of Physican Assistant Studies

STEM Course

2 years

full time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Medicine,

Health Care

₹41.4 L/Yr

$50,000 /Yr

Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Sciences in Philadelphia is offered as a 2-years program by the Samson College of Health Sciences.
This university is ranked #212 in US College Rankings 2021 by Times Higher Education.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
Physician Assistants are licensed healthcare professionals who deliver a broad range of medical services including acute patient care, research, and education.
The Masters in Physician Assistant Studies (PA) Program from USciences will prepare you to be a leader and innovator in this fast-growing and rewarding medical profession.
The PA program resides in the Interprofessional Education Complex (IPEX)—with state-of-the-art classrooms, a simulation center, and learning spaces and facilities dedicated solely to the PA program and students.
Students will obtain detailed anatomy instruction via the Touch of Life Technologies VH Dissector platform on Anatomy Toltec tables which provide innovative and adaptive high-resolution virtual views for learning both in the lab and at home on desktops/laptops.
This platform allows for the incorporation of anatomical concepts with real-world clinical applications useful in understanding radiology, surgical procedures, and other important areas of clinical medicine.
Students will be given individualized advisement and learning resources at the programmatic and University levels to ensure successful degree completion, preparation to sit for the NCCPA national certifying exam, so students can take their place as outstanding healthcare providers in all fields of medicine.
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies program consists of 103 credits.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹4144500 (USD 50000)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Board	₹1206713 (USD 14558)
Health Insurance	₹169013 (USD 2039)
Other Fees	₹145058 (USD 1750)
Total Cost	₹1520784 (USD 18347)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in science, healthcare, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 and a science GPA are required to be eligible for the program.
Grades for prerequisite coursework must be “C” or better.
A minimum of 500 hours of volunteer or paid direct, hands-on patient contact hours must be documented as part of the CASPA application.
Applicants also need 100 hours of shadowing a PA, physician, or NP.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

58 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

Followings are the career opportunities for the students:

EMTs and Paramedics
Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners
Occupational Therapists
Physical Therapists
Physicians and Surgeons
Registered Nurses
Speech-Language Pathologists

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
TEC Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
QS scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 4.1 L/Yr$5,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
SWE Scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details