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Master of Science in Physician Assistant Valparaiso University Valparaiso University, USA

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USD 17702

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 50

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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75

TOEFL

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70%

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Program Overview

The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program is a two-year professional program divided into a 12-month didactic phase followed by a 12-month clinical education phase in the form of on-site supervised clinical practice experiences. This program is an extension of the 3-year Valparaiso University undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS) program and will serve as the culminating phase of the 5-Year Physician Assistant Program (3 + 2).

The MSPA program will provide students currently pursuing their BSHS prerequisite course work with the culminating accredited phase of their five year program. The curriculum will provide the didactic and practical hands-on training required to complete their education as physician assistant students.  A combined total of 101 credit hours from the MSPA Program are required.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6 IELTS Score
    75 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    56 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    17702

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    Application Fee
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    17798 Per year

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    Scholarships

    • International students are eligible for merit-based scholarships based on holistic review of your application and range from $5,000-$30,000.

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