Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant

NOVA Southeastern 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:

  • College math (3 credits)
  • English and English composition (6 credits)
  • Humanities/arts (3 credits)
  • Social Sciences ( 9 credits)
  • General biology (or zoology) with lab (4 credits)
  • Microbiology with lab (4 credits)
  • General Chemistry I & II with lab (8 credits)
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology with lab (8 credits)*
  • Biochemistry or organic chemistry (3 credits)
  • Genetics

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

    Recommended courses:

  • Biochemistry or organic chemistry lab
  • Medical Terminology

    • Minimum GPA: 3.0 cumulative and science

    Average GPA of Accepted Applicants: 3.4 or aboveMinimum GRE: no minimum

    Average GRE of Accepted Applicants: n/a

    Clinical Experience: not required but highly recommended

    References: 3 letters of recommendation; one from an academic advisor, professor, etc. and two from health care professionals (one a physician or PA you have worked with)

    Cost: about $32,000 a year for 2 years is about $64,000 for tuition

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