Physician Assistant Master's Degree Completion Program
Program Overview
This fully online Physician Assistant Master's program enables certified PAs to advance their careers in academia, administration, and research. The flexible format allows students to continue working while completing their degree in just 12 months. Graduates gain specialized skills in epidemiology, health promotion, and leadership, preparing them for roles in various healthcare settings, including family medicine, emergency medicine, and pharmaceuticals. The program also offers integrated interprofessional training experiences.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This fully online Physician Assistant Master's program allows certified PAs with an undergraduate degree to earn their physician assistant master’s degree. The flexible online format allows students to continue building professional skills while completing their advanced degree. This program prepares practicing PAs for roles in academia, administration, and research.
Careers:
Graduates from this program become efficient healthcare professionals that can work in various fields within the medical industry such as family medicine, emergency medicine, pharmaceuticals, general practice, and much more. Graduates are specialized physician assistants employed in a variety of settings which include nursing homes, hospitals, private care facilities, and universities.
Other:
The program is a fast-track, flexible, fully online part-time program that can be completed in just 12 months (four semesters). Students gain expanded professional skills through coursework in epidemiology, health promotion, evidence-based medicine, research methods, and leadership. Students will graduate with evidence-based knowledge and advanced skills to further their career and provide patient-centered care. The program offers integrated interprofessional training experiences.
Entry Requirements:
- **Certified Physician Assistant (PA) with an undergraduate degree.