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Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions
Department of Physician Assistant Studies Department of Physician Assistant Studies
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The University of South Alabama offers a Master of Health Science degree that provides entry into the profession.
Degree Earned Master of Health Science
Length of Program 27 months
Number of students accepted 40
Matriculation Date Annually in mid-May
Undergraduate Degree required Any degree is acceptable
Class Type On site, no online classes
Curriculum 121 Credit Hours
Class Schedule Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Please visit the Registrar’s website at
www.southalabama.edu/registrar to establish residency. PA students who do not live on campus can easily establish residency. Once accepted, the program will guide students through the process.
The program does not offer advanced placement or deceleration.
Students who receive less than a B on any given course exam or practicum (during either didactic or clinical year) will be remediated. The student and faculty member meet to review the pertinent course content and identify any knowledge or skill deficiencies. The student’s progress will subsequently be monitored and future remediation will be arranged as needed.
Program policies strictly prohibit the program and all its academic and clinical affiliates and preceptors from employing any PA students, or utilizing them in lieu of office or clinical staff, while attending the program.
PA students are also strongly discouraged from accepting any other employment while attending the program as this will interfere with their education.
Following the initial review of completed applications, a limited number of applicants who meet admission requirements will be invited to campus for an interview in January. Performance in the interview will be considered in the admission decision.
Please
click here for information about the program's success.
Click here for the
Student Handbook.
