Honolulu,
HI,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Medical Science Physician Assistants in Kaneohe United States | Hawaii Pacific University
Hawaii Pacific University
|
Kaneohe United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
36,668
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Dedicated to training physician assistants to serve Hawaii's communities and underserved populations, the Hawaii Pacific University Physician Assistant (PA) Program offers an intensive 24-month curriculum leading to a Master of Medical Science (MMS) degree. The hybrid didactic phase blends remote learning with periodic in-person sessions, featuring daily live and self-paced instruction from faculty with diverse clinical and scientific backgrounds. Students travel to HPU's Honolulu campus for 1-2 week immersions to develop hands-on clinical examination skills and demonstrate competency before beginning rotations. The clinical phase involves supervised practice across seven core medical disciplines (emergency, surgical, internal, behavioral, family, women's health, and pediatric medicine) plus an elective specialty. Before graduation, students return for a final campus immersion featuring comprehensive assessments and professional transition preparation. HPU plans to welcome its inaugural PA class in January 2025.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university prior to matriculation into the program. A baccalaureate degree is the minimal requirement, however, provisional acceptance may be granted pending completion of the degree.
Minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale
Minimum 3.0 overall science GPA
Refer to Calculating Your CASPA GPAs for more information on these grade values.
Applicants must have earned a letter grade of C or higher in each prerequisite course. Competitive applicants will have earned a grade of B or higher. Grades below C in prerequisite courses will not be accepted.
Three letters of recommendation are required and should speak directly to the applicant's potential for becoming a PA, ability to handle a rigorous course load, and alignment with the mission and goals of our program. Recommenders will submit their reference online through the application.
Personal Statement and Supplemental Essays
Meeting minimal program prerequisites guarantees neither an interview nor acceptance to the program.
Advanced standing or transference of credit will not be offered to any applicant.
Students must meet the Technical Standards of the HPU Physician Assistant Program.
Successful completion of an approved Background Check prior to matriculation is required.
For all applicants for whom English is not their first language, demonstration of English proficiency is required through completion and submission of official test scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum TOEFL score that applicants must achieve is 250 computer-based or 100 internet-based. HPU's Institution code is 4352.
Minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale
Minimum 3.0 overall science GPA
Refer to Calculating Your CASPA GPAs for more information on these grade values.
Applicants must have earned a letter grade of C or higher in each prerequisite course. Competitive applicants will have earned a grade of B or higher. Grades below C in prerequisite courses will not be accepted.
Three letters of recommendation are required and should speak directly to the applicant's potential for becoming a PA, ability to handle a rigorous course load, and alignment with the mission and goals of our program. Recommenders will submit their reference online through the application.
Personal Statement and Supplemental Essays
Meeting minimal program prerequisites guarantees neither an interview nor acceptance to the program.
Advanced standing or transference of credit will not be offered to any applicant.
Students must meet the Technical Standards of the HPU Physician Assistant Program.
Successful completion of an approved Background Check prior to matriculation is required.
For all applicants for whom English is not their first language, demonstration of English proficiency is required through completion and submission of official test scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum TOEFL score that applicants must achieve is 250 computer-based or 100 internet-based. HPU's Institution code is 4352.
Tuition
USD
36,668