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Master of Science in Physician Assistant

University of Bridgeport delete

USA,Connecticut

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 30,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, Connecticut

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1927

Total Students: 5,100 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

126 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604, United States

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
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Work Permit

Master of Science in Physician Assistant

Program Overview

The role of physician assistants in the health system continues to grow in both value and need. Since 2011, the University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Institute has offered the Physician Assistant Master's (MS) degree program in order to address this demand by providing a preventative approach to medicine.

Pursuing your degree at the Physician Assistant Institute allows you to take advantage of the following benefits:

Curriculum that emphasizes global health and preventive medicine
Small class sizes that allow you to work closely with our diverse faculty
On-site cadaver lab
Integrative medicine approach to care
28-month schedule and January start date

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

45 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 30,000 per year

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

Living Cost in University of Bridgeport delete

CAD 11,000 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 - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 100.0

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

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.