Master of Science [M.S] [Physician Assistant Studies] From University of South Dakota

Academic Requirements:

• Applicants must have a bachelors degree from an accredited university
• Submit official transcripts of all previous education completed
• Official transcripts need to be evaluated by NACES agency
• Applicants must have minimum GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate and 3.0 in graduate coursework, if any
• Complete the following prerequisites with a grade of C or better by June 1 of the year of the intended enrollment: 2 Semesters of Biology, 2 Semesters of Chemistry with Lab,2 Semesters of Anatomy and Physiology with Lab, Microbiology, Biochemistry, General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Statistics e.g., Biostatistics, General Statistics, Psychology Statistics
• Submit a statement of purpose and resume
• Applicant must complete a minimum of 500 patient care experience hours prior to submission of the CASPA application.
• Submit three letters of recommendation out of which one should be professional from persons familiar with the strengths, weaknesses and work ethic of applicant
• Submit English language proficiency test scores

English Language Requirements:

• TOEFL: minimum score of 79 in iBT; 550 in PBT; 8.5 in essentials
• IELTS: minimum 6.0
• PTE: minimum 53