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Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant

INTO Group - Saint Louis University

USA,Missouri

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 21,710/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 65

Application Fee

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USA, Missouri

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1818

Total Students: 12,546 +

Int. Students: 995 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103, United States

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Additional Info
Scholarships
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Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant

Program Overview

Saint Louis University's Physician Assistant Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) is a 27-month, year-round graduate program with a rigorous didactic and clinical curriculum that provides a broad foundation in medicine and surgery.

As one of the first universities in the country to offer a physician assistant program, Saint Louis University has maintained a tradition of academic excellence and earned a national reputation as a leader in physician assistant education. Educational facilities at SLU provide an exceptional learning environment and include a simulated medical office with eight exam rooms equipped with cameras for recording and reviewing student performance.

The mission of Saint Louis University's physician assistant program is to educate individuals to become competent, compassionate physician assistants dedicated to excellence in health care and to the service of humanity.

Traditional pre-PA tracks can be found in many Doisy College of Health Sciences programs. In addition, DCHS proudly offers the direct-entry PA Scholars option for eligible incoming freshmen who are interested in the opportunity to secure a seat in the SLU PA program upon graduation from a specific pre-PA degree program.

SLU also offers an M.M.S./M.P.H. dual degree option for students who are passionate about pursuing both PA and public health interests.

Physician assistant students at SLU are involved in a variety of university and community service, including working at the student-run free clinic, the Health Resource Center. They also participate in national physician assistant activities.

SLU's physician assistant curriculum offers a broad foundation in the medical and surgical disciplines. The principal faculty of the physician assistant program offers a breadth of background and experience in health care and education. In addition, more than 150 area physicians, PAs and other health professionals may lecture in the PA program, along with science faculty from within the University.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 65

Tuition Fee

CAD 21,710 per year

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

Living Cost in INTO Group - Saint Louis University

CAD 15,000 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 - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 54.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

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

Career
Physician assistants are employed in essentially every medical and surgical specialty and subspecialty in which physicians are employed. PAs work in hospitals, clinics, offices and other settings. PAs obtain histories, perform physical exams, order diagnostic tests and imaging, interpret the results, diagnose and treat illnesses, counsel and educate patients, assist in surgery and prescribe medications.

Some physician assistants work in primary care, such as family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics and women's health, while others work in various medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. SLU's PA graduates can be found in hospitals, clinics, private offices, community health centers and many other settings.

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
Undergraduate scholarships: SLU merit-based scholarship Catholic/Jesuit High School Scholarship Gaokao Scholarship Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Transfer: merit-based scholarship Presidential Scholarship International Year One Scholarship Graduate Scholarships: Regional scholarship Global Graduate, Direct Entry Programs Scholarship Public Health Service Award	Undergraduate scholarships: SLU merit-based scholarship • No scholarship application required; qualified applicants are automatically considered. • Based on academic qualifications. • Fully admitted to SLU as an international undergraduate student. • Renewable, successful academic progress and maintenance of a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is required (may vary by award). • Qualified applicants automatically considered; no application required. Catholic/Jesuit High School Scholarship • Automatically awarded to freshman applicants from a Jesuit or Catholic high school. • Academic English + International Year One; International Year One, Academic English + Undergraduate Transfer Program; Undergraduate Transfer Program (with less than 24 transferable credits) and Direct Entry student plans are eligible. • Can be combined with IYO and Direct Entry Merit-Based awards • Maintenance of the required 2.0 GPA. • Jesuit High School Award and Catholic High School Award are mutually exclusive. Students are not eligible to receive both. Gaokao Scholarship • An overall GaoKao score placing the student above the undergraduate enrollment threshold. • A score of 125/150 for English. • Directly admissible to the program of study. • Speaking proficiency equivalent to a CEFR score of B2+ based on required video interview conducted by Saint Louis University faculty. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Applicable to full-time Direct Entry and Direct Entry transfer enrollments. • Freshman students: cumulative high school GPA of 3.25 or higher. • Transfer students: completion of at least 24 credit hours of transferable college coursework by the end of the spring term. • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, as calculated by Saint Louis University. • Can be combined with SLU merit or SLU grant awards. • Application deadline: February 1. Transfer: merit-based scholarship • No scholarship application is required; qualified applicants are automatically considered. • Based on academic qualifications. • Applicable to Undergraduate Transfer Program* or full-time Direct Entry transfer enrollments. • Minimum GPA of 2.8+, with 24+ transferable credits of undergraduate level coursework. • Renewable as long as student remains in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 2.0+ Presidential Scholarship • 3.85+ GPA; ACT/SAT scores not required. • Separate application required. • Application deadline: December 1. International Year One Scholarship • CHINA: contact your INTO regional representative; interview may be required. • Award applies only to INTO SLU International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program portion of study plan. • Awarded amount continues at progression. • Academic English + International Year One; International Year One, Academic English + Undergraduate Transfer Program; and Undergraduate Transfer Program student plans are eligible. (Undergraduate Transfer Program: students with less than 24 transferrable credit hours are eligible.) Graduate Scholarships: Regional scholarship • Applicable to Graduate Pathway program enrollments. • Award amounts by region: •$4,000 (1-semester); $8,000 (2-semester) - East Asia •Up to $4,000 (1-semester); up to $8,000 (2-semester) - China •$7,000 (1-semester); $14,000 (2-semester) - Other regions Global Graduate, Direct Entry Programs Scholarship •Admission into a qualifying graduate degree program [eligible graduate programs: Analytics, Applied Financial Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Business Administration (MBA), Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering (all specialties), Information Systems, Master of Public Health (MPH), Professional Studies, Project Management, Supply Chain Management.] • Awarded at time of Direct Entry or Graduate Pathway admission. • Global Graduate Scholarships can be combined with INTO SLU Graduate Pathway Scholarships. Public Health Service Award • Direct Entry admission to master's programs in College for Public Health and Social Justice. • Selection based on applicant essay and/or experience related to public health and medical professions.	Undergraduate scholarships: SLU merit-based scholarship-$39,000 ($10,000-$39,000 per year ($50,000-$195,000 in total)) Catholic/Jesuit High School Scholarship-$5,000 ($4,000 or $5,000 per year ($20,000 or $25,000 in total)) Gaokao Scholarship-$14,000 ($10,000-$14,000 per year ($50,000-$70,000 in total)) Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship-Up to $24,000 per year (Varies) Transfer: merit-based scholarship-$22,000 ($14,000-$22,000 per year) Presidential Scholarship-$57,430 (Up to full tuition) International Year One Scholarship-$20,000 (Up to $10,000 - $20,000 per year*) Graduate Scholarships: Regional scholarship-$14,000 (Up to $14,000) Global Graduate, Direct Entry Programs Scholarship-Up to $10,000 Public Health Service Award-$5,000-$10,000

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.

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