Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University offers the Master of Master of Physician Assistant Studies as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its Center City campus in Philadelphia, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for master of physician assistant studies and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on May 1, 2027.

About Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Why pursue the Dual-Degree (Master of Physician Assistant Studies/Doctor of Health Science — MPAS/DHSc) program?

To meet the challenges of tomorrow, the role of a physician assistant (PA) continues to expand within the fields of healthcare, education, research, pharma and health policy. The dual-degree Master of Physician Assistant Studies/Doctor of Health Science — (MPAS/DHSc) program will prepare you for these leadership positions, including Chief PA, Director of Advanced Practice Providers, Medical Science Liaison, university professor and many more.

The MPAS/DHSc program is for individuals seeking to enter healthcare practice with greater opportunity to advance into leadership positions. This program is exclusively offered to students in the Physician Assistant program at the Center City, Philadelphia campus.

Dual-degree students will spend Year 1 exclusively on the DHSc component, which will be conducted online over three terms in the first 12 months of studies. Then they will conduct their PA studies in-person at the Center City campus over two years. The MPAS and DHSc degrees will be conferred concurrently, at the end of the third year. This program is unique among combined MPAS/doctoral degree programs as students will receive their degrees within three years.

All students will experience in-depth, multi-disciplinary training in a comprehensive range of healthcare leadership, teaching and learning, and research skills that support their development as leaders in a burgeoning health professions career landscape.

Interdisciplinary health professions education and practice is the foundation of the DHSc component of the program. The curriculum is comprised of courses drawn from the various colleges at Jefferson supporting the training of professionals spanning the full gamut of healthcare. This extraordinary breadth of coverage provides students an ideal opportunity for interprofessional study and practice, as well as robust support for a broad range of healthcare research topics.

The MPAS portion of this program is described on this page about the Physician Assistant Program (Center City).

Partnerships with Jefferson Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education (JCIPE) and the University Clinical Skills and Simulation Center that create and deliver innovative, transdisciplinary courses in health professions education
Curriculum presents courses from various Jefferson colleges to create an interprofessional learning environment

Disciplines

College of Health Professions

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Thomas Jefferson University

Entry Requirements

International applicants may be required to submit results from an English Language Proficiency Exam. Additional information about the English Language Proficiency requirement can be found on the Admissions Information page for your program of interest.

Students who have taken coursework outside of the United States should submit a course-by-course academic credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member credentialing organization. Applicants who do not have a NACES evaluation are required to submit official transcripts, along with an official English translation, to Jefferson for review. Thomas Jefferson University reserves the right to outsource student academic credentials to our NACES member partner for evaluation.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Thomas Jefferson University

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Thomas Jefferson University

After submitting the application, you will receive instructions on how to submit the supporting application materials listed below through your online MyJefferson account. If you prefer, you may also mail your materials to:

Thomas Jefferson University
Application Document Processing
4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

You will receive a MyJefferson identification number via email once you submit your application for admission. Be sure to include your name and MyJefferson ID on all documents that you mail to Jefferson.

Supporting Materials

The Admissions Committee emphasizes a holistic review process that examines the entirety of an applicant's academic aptitude, motivation, problem-solving skills, leadership potential and life experiences. Admission decisions are individualized to the specific attributes of the applicant.

Transcripts: Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions you have attended and/or from which you earned credit. Official transcripts must be sent electronically by the institution to [email protected] or mailed to the address above. Before applying to Jefferson, please review the prerequisites required for admission for this academic program.

Personal Statement: Submit a statement of purpose outlining your interest in the program, how the course of study relates to your desired career path, and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.

Letters of Recommendation: Submit three letters of reference that provide insight into your academic and/or professional competence. References from college or university faculty members or professional sources are accepted. You may request recommendations through your MyJefferson account.

Résumé: A current professional résumé is required.

Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University

United States of America, Philadelphia