Physician Assistant Studies (MS)

Program Requirements

In order to complete the Physician Assistant Program, a student must register for and pass each course set forth in the program’s curriculum outline, including satisfactory completion of the Master’s Project. In addition, a student must be in good academic standing after completing the prescribed program. Normal program progression is sequential enrollment in all program classes each semester beginning in Fall I and successfully meeting all course and program objectives each semester.

In addition to the university requirements regarding good academic standing at the graduate level, to remain in good academic standing in the Physician Assistant Program, a student must accomplish the following:

1. A current and cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 during the didactic phase.
2. A minimum of a “C” grade in all of the PA didactic phase courses.
3. Satisfactory evaluation on each preceptor evaluation.
4. Overall “B” grade for each clinical rotation.
5. A grade of “C” or better in all didactic courses taken during the clinical year (PAS 663 , PAS 664 , and PAS 671 ).
6. A minimum of “C” on the Master’s Project.
7. Total cumulative GPA for graduation is 2.72.
8. Satisfactory evidence of good interpersonal relations and professional conduct.

Students satisfactorily meeting all the requirements for passing the didactic phase courses, including any required remediation, will be promoted to the clinical phase. Senior students satisfactorily meeting all the requirements for the clinical phase will be recommended for graduation and to receive the degree of Master of Science (MS) in Physician Assistant Studies.