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Master of Physician Assistant Studies

IPERC - Marquette University

USA,Wisconsin

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 45,860/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, Wisconsin

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1881

Total Students: 11,500 +

Int. Students: 600 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1250 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Program Overview

Becoming a physician assistant requires academic rigor and exacting skills. Our program seeks applicants with excellent academic backgrounds, along with strong interpersonal skills and maturity. Prior health care experience is also an indicator of a career commitment to clinical practice. The admission process considers each applicant's strengths and selects those best qualified to meet our program's mission.

In alignment with our mission and that of the AAPA, Marquette University strives to increase diversity in both the accepted student body and the PA profession. Marquette applies preference to excellent students who demonstrate HRSA diversity factors such as first-generation college students, economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds, English not the primary language, military status (active, veteran, and reserves), from medically underserved areas, rural hometowns, and for underrepresented race and ethnic minorities for the purposes of enhancing the diversity and community representation of the cohort and of the profession. Additional applicants demonstrating unique life experiences may be selected for interviews.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

20 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Opening Later
aug 2024		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 45,860 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in IPERC - Marquette University

CAD 14,500 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 Minimum Listening - 6.5 Minimum Reading - 6.5 Minimum Writing - 6.5 Minimum Speaking - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80

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

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Marquette offers a wide variety of merit scholarships that support the university's mission while recognizing student achievement — excellence in and out of the classroom, commitment to community service and demonstrated leadership.
University offers : $24,000 to $32,000 USD for which no additional application is required. Students will be automatically considered for awards based on their application for admission.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.