Queens,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Physician Assistant in Queens United States | St. John's University
St. John's University
|
Queens United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
50,120
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
St. John's University's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences provides a graduate program awarding a Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA). This intensive curriculum blends classroom learning with hands-on clinical experience. The initial two academic years merge medical, behavioral, and social sciences to cultivate a holistic patient care methodology. The final year focuses exclusively on clinical rotations, offering supervised practical training under experienced physicians and PAs at top-tier New York healthcare facilities.
After graduating, students qualify to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Program graduates will attain:
Comprehensive scientific knowledge and clinical expertise essential for medical practice.
Strong analytical abilities and decision-making skills to cultivate professional values and ethical conduct.
The empathy and proficiency required to deliver quality healthcare across diverse populations.
Expertise in diagnosing medical conditions and prescribing appropriate treatments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must submit the appropriate documentation to be considered for admission including: official transcripts, three letters of recommendation from professionals (academic or occupational one should be from a healthcare professional) and a personal statement (500 word minimum) describing why the applicant wishes to become a physician assistant.
A personal interview is required but not guaranteed. No advanced standing or credit for experiential learning will be considered. Relevant healthcare experience is strongly recommended.
Completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
Minimum overall GPA and cumulative math/science GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0)
Completion within 5 years of the following pre-requisites:
General Biology with lab (2 semesters or 8 credits)
General Chemistry with lab (2 semesters or 8 credits)
Microbiology (no lab required) (1 semester)
Human Anatomy & Physiology with lab (2 semesters)
Organic Chemistry with labs (2 semesters)-program will consider a Biochemistry course as substitute for one Organic Chemistry course)
Behavioral Science courses (6 credits) (i.e., psychology, sociology)
Calculus (3 credits)- program will consider Statistics (3 credits) as a substitute
English composition course (1 semester)
TOEFL exam for those who attended college in a non-English-speaking country (min score 550-paper-based, 230-computer-based, or 88-internet-based)
A personal interview is required but not guaranteed. No advanced standing or credit for experiential learning will be considered. Relevant healthcare experience is strongly recommended.
Completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
Minimum overall GPA and cumulative math/science GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0)
Completion within 5 years of the following pre-requisites:
General Biology with lab (2 semesters or 8 credits)
General Chemistry with lab (2 semesters or 8 credits)
Microbiology (no lab required) (1 semester)
Human Anatomy & Physiology with lab (2 semesters)
Organic Chemistry with labs (2 semesters)-program will consider a Biochemistry course as substitute for one Organic Chemistry course)
Behavioral Science courses (6 credits) (i.e., psychology, sociology)
Calculus (3 credits)- program will consider Statistics (3 credits) as a substitute
English composition course (1 semester)
TOEFL exam for those who attended college in a non-English-speaking country (min score 550-paper-based, 230-computer-based, or 88-internet-based)
Tuition
USD
50,120