Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Part of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Our accredited Master of Physician Assistant Studies program provides classroom, laboratory, simulations, and clinical rotations that prepare graduates for careers as physician assistants.
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued to UT San Antonio鈥檚 Physician Assistant Program sponsored by the University of Texas.
Important Dates
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Complete program prerequisites by application deadline
- Overall GPA 3.0
- Overall Science GPA 3.0
- Health care experience, observation, shadowing & community service hours are strongly recommended
- Two reference letters - submit directly to CASPA
Tuition and fees
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Campus Locations
UT San Antonio Health Science Center
The university is a comprehensive academic center that trains the doctors, dentists, nurses, research scientists and other health care providers of tomorrow. UT San Antonio is a respected and internationally recognized biomedical research university promoting the discovery, development and dissemination of biomedical solutions.
The University of Texas Education and Research Center at Laredo
As a regional campus of the University of Texas Health Science at San Antonio, the campus offers students training opportunities in health careers through local instruction, community-based research, and distance education technology. Numerous outreach educational programs concentrate on fostering a healthy community.
As a physician assistant, I plan to make a difference by combining knowledge with presence and patience in the exam room. I will remember that slowing down to show compassion has a long-term impact on the health of my patients.
Kayla Vaughn
2,000+ hours
of clinical experience before you graduate