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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 Health San Antonio’s Physician Assistant Program sponsored by the University of Texas. Learn more about our accreditation.
Program at a glance
This program is a part of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies.
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 and community service hours strongly recommended
Application Deadlines
- October 1
Tuition & Fees
Learn more about tuition costs and fees
Campus Locations
San Antonio Campus
The university is a comprehensive academic center that trains the doctors, dentists, nurses, research scientists and other health care providers of tomorrow. UT Health San Antonio is a respected and internationally recognized biomedical research university promoting the discovery, development and dissemination of biomedical solutions
Laredo Campus
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
Love of medicine
Whenever people ask, I am proud to say I am a Physician Assistant student at UT Health San Antonio, because I know the outstanding reputation the school upholds. Madison R. Ashley
Quick facts
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46.4 percent
of 2014 graduates work in primary care
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2,000+ hours
of clinical experience before you graduate