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Saint Francis University Physician Assistant Sciences P.O. Box 600 Loretto, PA 15940 US   Phone: 1-814-472-3130 Fax: 1-814-472-3137   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Master of Physician Assistant Science On Campus   The Master of Physician Assistant Sciences program prepares graduates for one of the most dynamic and fastest growing careers within the health professions. Since 1977, the Saint Francis University Physician Assistant (PA) Program has provided its students with a challenging curriculum that combines specialized coursework, practical professional application, along with a strong liberal arts foundation. The ultimate goal of this educational process is to prepare students to deliver high quality, cost-effective primary health care in a wide variety of settings under the responsible supervision of a licensed physician. The winning combination of high quality coursework, dedicated faculty, student diversity, and strong professional training allows Saint Francis to graduate highly qualified and compassionate health practitioners. The first year of the professional phase (12 months) commences in the summer semester (late May, early June). Various components of the first year curriculum are integrated to develop a complete approach to the delivery of primary patient care. The second year (Clinical Year -12 months) is a full-time off-campus experience which allows students to develop their clinical skills under the supervision of physicians and other allied health personnel. The rotations are divided into nine, 5-week blocks. The year includes a Transition to Practice course that is designed to provide a bridge experience for the student who is completing clinical rotations by addressing issues relevant to everyday PA practice. Included within this course is a capstone experience which must be completed at a satisfactory level.     Accreditation Information: Accreditation Review Commission for Physician Assistants  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees A bachelor's degree is required for a graduate student.  Pre-Requisite Courses For a graduate student: Chemistry with lab (2 courses); Microbiology with lab (1 course); Anatomy and Physiology with lab (2 courses); Psychology; Statistics or upper level math  International Student Requirements TOEFL; Evaluation of foreign coursework by a credentialing service  Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements Students will complete a Masters capstone project.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: