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Master of Physician Assistant

South University

  • Tampa, United States
  • 2.25 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A 27-month professional programme preparing physician assistants.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills related to Physician Assistant.

Career outcomes

  • Physician assistant

Curriculum

  • Seven continuous full-time semesters: three of classroom training and four of clinical rotations
  • 112 graduate credit hours (66 didactic
  • 46 clinical)
  • No advanced placement or credit for prior experience.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree
  • overall and science GPA of at least 3.0
  • prerequisite courses with C or better
  • GRE
  • three CASPA references (one from a medical provider)
  • CASPA application; interview by invitation; January start only
  • Overall CASPA GPA 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale; BCP science GPA 3.0 recommended

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (catalog says from a regionally accredited U.S. institution) by August 1 of the cycle, prerequisite courses with C or better, GRE general test, at least three CASPA references (one from a physician, PA or NP); formal interview

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.0
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 105
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

  1. Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year$37,169 USD
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Deposit_

Program details

CampusTampa campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Health Professions
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value174
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitutional grant and financing opportunities have strict campus, program and student eligibility; international applicants must confirm availability.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2.25 years.