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Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS)

ARC-PA-accredited 27-month intensive master's program comprising 12 months of foundational medical science instruction and 15 months of clinical rotations in family medicine, surgery, and emergency medicine.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: 3.0+ cumulative and prerequisite science GPA, 500+ direct patient contact hours
English language proficiency: TOEFL 85+ or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): GRE scores required
Thesis / Research statement: CASPA personal essay
Recommendation letters: Three letters of recommendation including practicing PA or MD

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Institutional Healthcare Leadership Grants and Federal Direct PLUS loan support
Application fee: $75
Tuition / joining costs: $33,500/year

Dates and verification

Application deadline: October 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Facts reflect official South University, Columbia documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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