Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant

Barry University - Private

US News Ranking: #40 PA program in nation

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Accreditation: Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited

Credentials Awarded: Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant (MMS)

CASPA: yes

Interview: yes

Application Deadline: February 15th (rolling admissions)

Program Start Date: May

Program Length: 27 months

Class Size: n/a

Required Prerequisites:

  • 12 semester hours in biological sciences (ex: Biology, anatomy, physiology, genetics, zoology, microbiology, etc.)
  • 6 semester hours of behavioral or social sciences ( only psychology, sociology, or human growth & development)
  • 6 semester hours in general chemistry
  • 3 semester hours in organic chemistry or biochemistry
  • Medical terminology

    • * Human A&P may be taken as combined or separate courses but both complete

    Minimum GPA: 3.0

    Minimum GRE: n/a

    Minimum Patient Care Hours: Not required but 1,000 or more recommended

    References: 3 letters of recommendation from clinical work supervisors, coworkers, and academicians.

    Cost: 32,800 a year for about 2.33 years totals about $76,500 for tuition

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