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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.

The application opens on April 30. 

How to apply

Master of Physician Assistant Studies
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  • Accreditation and Outcomes

  • Laredo Early-Acceptance Program

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

  • September 1

Tuition & Fees

Learn more about tuition costs and fees

Other locations

Laredo Physician Assistant Extension Program

Campus Locations

UT Health San Antonio Campus

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 

UT Health San Antonio Laredo Campus

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

           See Laredo Extension

Love of medicine

Esteban Ayala master physician assistant PA
I enjoy being like a detective. You have got to find the clues and put it all together and help people out.  Esteban Ricardo Ayala, Jr.

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Quick facts

  • 46.4 percent

    of 2014 graduates work in primary care

  • 2,000+ hours

    of clinical experience before you graduate

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