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School of Physician Assistants

Become a Highly Skilled Physician Assistant (PA) at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Through enriching hands-on experience in clinical rotations and expertise from world-class educators, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to provide quality and compassionate medical care, function as a highly valued member of a health care team, and serve as a patient advocate.

Why choose Physician Assistant Studies at MCPHS?

  • Immersive Clinical Experiences: Featuring advanced equipment, our on-campus patient-assessment laboratories give students a practical and immersive education.
  • Diverse Experiences: With clinical rotations in general medicine and specialty areas like surgery, women's health, psychiatry, pediatrics, and emergency medicine, you’ll be ready to meet the personal and changing needs of your patients, employers, and communities.
  • Advanced Degrees: MCPHS offers several options to earn a master’s degree in physician assistant studies, including a combined bachelor’s and master’s degree, which can be completed in six years.
  • A Field of Growth: Due to their broad contributions to the medical team, the demand for physician assistants is on the rise, with a projected 37% increase in job opportunities through 2026.
  • Rewarding Careers: The median annual wage for physician assistants was $108,610 in May 2018, with the highest 10% earning more than $151,850. Additionally, according to the 2018 U.S. News and World Report, the occupation ranks as the nation's #1 best healthcare job and #3 best overall job.