Duquesne University John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Rangos School of Health Sciences 302 Health Sciences Building Pittsburgh, PA 15282 US   Phone: 1-412-369-6652 Fax: 1-412-396-5554   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Master of Physician Assistant On Campus   Physician Assistants are health professionals licensed to practice medicine in collaboration with physicians. Physician assistants are qualified by graduation from an accredited physician assistant educational program and are certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Within the physician/PA relationship, physician assistants exercise autonomy in medical decision-making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The clinical role of physician assistants includes primary and specialty care in both medical and surgical practice settings. Physician assistant practice is centered on patient care, but may also include educational, research, and administrative activities.     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: 1793  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1284  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $732  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $13176  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic