Edinburg,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master Physician Assistant Studies in Edinburg United States | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Edinburg United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,050
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
The Master's program in Physician Assistant Studies prepares graduates with specialized training to qualify as certified Physician Assistants across diverse medical environments. This curriculum fosters leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, analytical reasoning, and research capabilities to tackle healthcare challenges. Students gain comprehensive medical knowledge and professional acumen to manage clinical, behavioral, and social health issues in various care settings.
ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant) has granted accreditation to this program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be admitted to the graduate program in physician assistant studies, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on last 30 hours of course work.
Completion of prerequisite coursework by the application deadline with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Three letters of recommendation through CASPA.
Personal statement through CASPA.
CASPER MMI exam
GRE General Test. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years. A waiver of the GRE requirement will be granted to applicants who show proof of completing a graduate degree (master's or doctoral).
IELTS 6.5
TOFEL ibt 79
TOFEL pbt 550
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on last 30 hours of course work.
Completion of prerequisite coursework by the application deadline with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Three letters of recommendation through CASPA.
Personal statement through CASPA.
CASPER MMI exam
GRE General Test. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years. A waiver of the GRE requirement will be granted to applicants who show proof of completing a graduate degree (master's or doctoral).
IELTS 6.5
TOFEL ibt 79
TOFEL pbt 550
Tuition
USD
16,050