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Master of Physician Assistant Practice
- Dayton, United States
- 2.25 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
ARC-PA accredited 27-month, Seven-semester physician assistant programme.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Physician Assistant Practice. Select and apply relevant analytical
- Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.
Career outcomes
- Physician assistant (advanced practice healthcare practitioner)
Curriculum
- 27-Month
- Seven-semester modular curriculum mixing technology and hands-on clinical training
- Preparing students to sit the PANCE exam as generalist physician assistants. Full course lists and degree requirements are given in the University of Dayton graduate catalogue linked from the programme page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year US-equivalent bachelor degree (16 years of education) with a NACES course-by-course evaluation (WES or SpanTran)
- Programme-specific resume
- Statement and recommendations
- English proof (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 110
- PTE 60) unless the programme states otherwise.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of a four-year US bachelor degree from a recognised institution (16 years of education), NACES course-by-course evaluation (SpanTran or WES), Programme-specific resume, Statement, Recommendations.
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 89
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae.
How to apply
- Check the programme deadlines. Default international deadlines are fall June 1
- Spring November 1
- Summer March Apply online through the UD Admission Account and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload transcripts sent directly by each institution
- A WES or SpanTran credential evaluation
- Resume
- Recommendations
- Statement
- English scores and financial documents. Pay the 200 USD enrollment deposit after the offer. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $48,816 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $9,800 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Dayton campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Education and Health Sciences |
| Department | Physician Assistant Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2.25 years.
Tuition is $48,816 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $9,800 USD. The estimated living cost is $17,990 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 89. An interview is required.

