Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
Boston
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies program at MCPHS-Boston offers students with a previously earned bachelor’s degree a challenging course of study designed to prepare them for future roles in practice, education, research, policy, and advocacy as a Physician Assistant (PA). The full-time, 30-month program involves an intensive study of the basic behavioral and medical sciences followed by in-depth exposure to patient care through a variety of clinical clerkships arranged for the students by the College.
The Admission Process»
Students apply online through the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) then submit an MCPHS supplemental application directly to the College. An admission committee reviews the applications and invites selected applicants to interview on the Boston campus. Interviews begin in November; offers of admission are completed by April. If you have any questions, please contact Tara Hennessey, PA Studies Program Admission Director at paadmissions@mcphs.edu.
Admission Application Dates»
November 1 (fall entry) - CASPA Deadline
November 15 - MCPHS Supplemental Application Deadline
Admission Requirements»
Applicants may apply to the MPAS Program with no more than two outstanding prerequisite requirements. However, all prerequisite requirements need to be completed with a bachelor’s degree confirmed prior to matriculation.
Prerequisites
- An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with an overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
- Completion of the following prerequisite courses:
PREREQUISITE COURSES SEMESTER HOURS Two Semesters of Biology (1 lab required) 7-8 One Semester of Microbiology (1 lab required) 4 Two Semesters of Chemistry (1 lab required) 7-8 One Semester of Biochemistry 3 Two Semesters of Human Physiology 6 One Semester of Psychology 3 One Semester of Statistics or Biostatistics 3 - Each prerequisite course must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better on a 4.0 scale.
- The overall cumulative GPA of the prerequisite courses must be a B (3.0) or better on a 4.0 scale.
- All prerequisite courses must be completed at accredited higher education institutions within the U.S.
- All prerequisite coursework must be completed within the past 10 years. Coursework 10 years old will be reviewed on a case by case basis for acceptance.
- A minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 213 (computer-based) or 550 (written) for all candidates for whom English is not their primary language
- Ability to fulfill the MCPHS School of Health Sciences Technical Standards for Admission, Promotion and Graduation (See the College catalog
- Patient care experience is strongly recommended but not required
Academic Requirements, Program Policies and Procedures
For further information about MPAS academic requirements and program policies & procedures, please see the 2007-2008 MCPHS Master of Physician Assistant Studies Student Manual. 