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University of Kentucky College of Allied Health Professions Physician Assistant Studies CAHP Building 121 Washington Ave. Lexington, KY 40536-0003 US   Phone: 1-859-323-1100 (ext. Fax: 1-859-257-2454   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.- Physician Assistant Studies On Campus   The University of Kentucky Division of Physician Assistant Studies offers a Plan B, non-thesis, master's degree program for physician assistants that is accredited by the American Medical Association Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation. The MSPAS program is designed for 1) students who wish to become PAs and hold a baccalaureate or will have earned a baccalaureate degree by the time they enter the program and for 2) PAs who already hold a baccalaureate degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited Physician Assistant program. The MSPAS program prepares highly qualified graduates with enhanced clinical competencies in evidenced-based medicine, geriatrics, health services management, clinical nutrition, pharmacology and applied research to meet the emerging health care needs of the 21st century, especially the increasing aging population and medically undeserved communities. Physician assistants may serve in a variety of health care settings, such as primary care practices, geriatric long-term facilities, hospitals, correctional institutions and community-based clinics. The MSPAS program also prepares graduates to be competitive for positions in clinical research, health care administration and higher education. The MSPAS program is offered at the Lexington campus and at the rural campus of Morehead State University.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2780  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 2785  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $802  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $14426  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable