MSc in Physician Assistant Studies in Hempstead United States | Hofstra University

Physician assistants (PAs) are licensed healthcare professionals who work alongside physicians to deliver comprehensive, patient-focused care through a collaborative model. These certified practitioners perform medical evaluations, diagnose conditions, manage treatments, order and analyze lab tests, participate in surgical procedures, oversee patient care coordination, provide preventive health guidance, and prescribe medications. PAs are trained to serve patients across all medical and surgical specialties, including surgery, emergency care, internal medicine, pediatric care, mental health services, and primary care. Hofstra University offers two routes to becoming a PA: a combined undergraduate/graduate program for incoming freshmen and a post-bachelor's option. The dual-degree track allows students to obtain both bachelor's and master's degrees in five and a half years, beginning with three years of undergraduate coursework (including all prerequisites) followed by two and a half years of graduate-level training.