Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Health Sciences in Physician Assistant in Philadelphia United States | Drexel University
Drexel University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,560
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
78 months
The Drexel University Physician Assistant program is committed to delivering outstanding education that prepares students to become skilled healthcare professionals, with a strong focus on ethical values, appreciation for diversity, collaborative spirit, patient-centered care, and community engagement. Graduates of this program earn a Master of Health Science degree and become qualified to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) upon completion.
Physician assistants are essential healthcare providers who, after graduating from an accredited program and obtaining national certification and state licensure, can practice medicine under physician supervision.
Their responsibilities encompass a wide range of medical tasks such as conducting physical exams, diagnosing and treating medical conditions, ordering and analyzing lab tests, surgical assistance, performing medical procedures, hospital patient care, medication prescription, and educating patients about their health.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A bachelors degree obtained from a regionally accredited US institution by the end of the spring term prior to fall matriculation is required The equivalency of a bachelors degree from a foreign institution is acceptable if verified on the WES evaluation
Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 and overall science GPA of 3.0 at time of application as calculated by CASPA are required Applications will not be reviewed unless the applicant has attained these minimum requirements
Two letters of recommendation are required to be submitted as part of the official CASPA application Additional letters of recommendation up to five are encouraged by the program Preferred references are from individuals who have been in a supervisory capacity over the applicant or academic instructors who have personal knowledge of the applicant
Personal Statement Essay
A personal statement recorded as part of the CASPA application
InterviewPortfolio
Personal interview may be required
CVResume
Required
A minimum overall score of 105 including a speaking section score of 26 or higher is required for the TOEFL iBT exam
Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 and overall science GPA of 3.0 at time of application as calculated by CASPA are required Applications will not be reviewed unless the applicant has attained these minimum requirements
Two letters of recommendation are required to be submitted as part of the official CASPA application Additional letters of recommendation up to five are encouraged by the program Preferred references are from individuals who have been in a supervisory capacity over the applicant or academic instructors who have personal knowledge of the applicant
Personal Statement Essay
A personal statement recorded as part of the CASPA application
InterviewPortfolio
Personal interview may be required
CVResume
Required
A minimum overall score of 105 including a speaking section score of 26 or higher is required for the TOEFL iBT exam
Tuition
USD
16,560