Overview

With the Physician Assistant Studies - Health Science programme from Saint Joseph's University choose from an accelerated, three-year track or a traditional, four-year undergraduate track to earn a health science degree. If you meet all progression requirements, you’ll be granted an interview for admission to our graduate physician assistant programme, known for its renowned faculty and innovative anatomy instruction.

Tracks

The three and four-year tracks are only open to health science majors. All students must have been accepted into the Health Sciences major on the Pre-PA track as a first-year student or as a transfer student. Students may also apply for a change of major to be considered for the Pre-PA track.

Three-year track

This accelerated option lets you complete the undergraduate requirements in three years. If you meet all requirements, you can apply to our PA programme by the end of your sophomore year and be guaranteed an admission interview.

If accepted, you’ll get your bachelor’s in health sciences after successfully completing your first year in the graduate programme.

Four-year track

This traditional option lets you add on a minor or pursue a more traditional course load. The same courses are covered, with the opportunity to take additional electives or to fulfill a minor in an area of your choice.

If admitted to the undergraduate PA and you meet all requirements, you’ll also be guaranteed an admission interview to Saint Joseph's University PA.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Care Systems

Social Determinants of Health

Health Sciences Research

Alcohol, Drugs and Society

Ethics & Equity Mental Health

Health of School Aged Children

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

127 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

If accepted into the pre-physician assistant program, you’ll be required to complete 350 direct patient care hours by the time of application. Shadowing hours with a PA are recommended but not required.

Apply online. Applications are free.

Submit your official high school transcripts from all high schools you’ve attended. A list of senior year coursework must be present.

Complete one of the Common Application essay prompts.

Submit a letter of recommendation. Up to two additional letters may be submitted.

Submit SAT/ACT scores. These are optional, but you can submit them if you feel they’ll strengthen your application.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

55180 USD / year

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Out-of-State

55180 USD / year

≈ 55180 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

55180 USD / year

≈ 55180 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Tracks

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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