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Master of Physician Associate
- Wichita, United States
- 2.17 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Two-year on-ground physician associate programme with a didactic and a clinical year.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level; a new 12 months at each higher level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop graduate-level understanding of Physician Associate. Apply scientific reasoning
- interpretation of research evidence
- and effective presentation of findings to the disciplinary topics covered by the program. Specific competencies depend on completed modules
- projects
- or research options.
Career outcomes
- Physician associate
Curriculum
- 98 credits over 24 months: a didactic first year (fall
- spring
- summer) followed by a clinical second year (fall
- spring
- summer)
- with students returning to campus once each clinical semester.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or substantially equivalent foreign institution; minimum GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- many programmes ask for more; GRE not required; English proof (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 115
- higher for some programmes); programme-specific documents; proof of funds for the I-20.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or recognized foreign institution substantially equivalent to a US bachelor's, GRE not required, Programme-specific requirements, Proof of funds for I-20
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL PBT TOEFL iBT 79 (4.5 on the new scale)
- IELTS TOEFL PBT 550
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 115
Documents you’ll need
- Postsecondary Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate if Not on Transcript
- Passport Identity Page
- Certification of Financial Support
- Financial Documents
- English Proficiency Test if Applicable
- Additional Program-Specific Materials if Required
How to apply
- Check the programme requirements and deadline: priority 1 March for fall and 31 August for spring
- with earlier dates for some programmes. Apply online with a personal email account and pay the application fee: 75 USD priority
- 135 USD secondary
- 175 USD late. Upload unofficial transcripts
- degree certification and the documents your programme asks for (test scores
- statement of purpose
- resume
- references). For the final decision and I-20 send a passport copy
- financial certification and support documents
- proof of English proficiency. Pay the SEVIS fee (350 USD) and apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $10,200 - $26,500 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Wichita |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health Professions |
| Department | Physician Associate |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level; a new 12 months at each higher level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees (E-Verify employer, Form I-983) |
| Scholarship note | The Global Select merit-based tuition discount may be awarded to eligible incoming international graduate students with a 3.3/4.0 equivalent GPA. It discounts tuition only, not fees; assessment occurs at admission. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2.17 years.
Tuition is $10,200 - $26,500 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $17,300 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.5, TOEFL PBT TOEFL iBT 79 (4.5 on the new scale), IELTS TOEFL PBT 550, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 115.