Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Sacred Heart University

Learn to provide compassionate, respectful, high-quality health care as a certified physician assistant. This full-time, 27-month program consists of a 12-month didactic phase followed by a 15-month clinical phase segmented into five-week rotations. In the MSPAS program, you will also- Learn from world-class physicians, physician assistants and other healthcare professionals in state-of-the-art medical and in a variety of clinical settings. Benefit from a student-centered learning environment, in small in-person classes taught by experienced PA and interdisciplinary educators. We value in-person hands-on learning in our classrooms and skills labs and believe this is the best approach for PA education. Gain hands-on clinical experience starting your first year. Focus on primary care and population health and wellness through a patient-centric approach. Study in SHU’s patient assessment suites, with state-of-the-art technology and clinical simulators such as Harvey, a cardiopulmonary patient simulator that provides high-fidelity heart and lung sounds. Self-assess and develop ways to improve your clinical acumen through clinical simulation and recordings of your practice scenario experiences. Complete supervised clinical rotation experiences at various SHU affiliated sites.

College of Health Professions