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The Medical College of Georgia grants a masters degree in physician assistant. The program emphasizes classroom and clinical practice experience, with heaviest emphasis on clinical work with patients. |
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General Admissions Criteria |
Application Fee: $30
A bachelor’s degree is not required to be accepted into the program. Students must complete a total of 90 semester hours of prerequisites. Official transcripts are required from all colleges ever attended. Transcripts should be mailed to MCG’s OAA directly from the Registrar’s office of the institution. Applicants may also deliver or mail official transcripts to MCG’s OAA if the transcript remains in the original, unopened, sealed and stamped/signed envelope from the Registrar’s office at the institution.
Transcript/credential evaluation of foreign transcripts: An official, professional course‐by‐course evaluation is required for all foreign educational transcripts and documents from one of the following three credential evaluation services: Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE)
3 Letters of recommendation with Graduate Reference Form: A Graduate Reference form along with a letter of recommendation must be submitted from each reference. References should be from individuals qualified to assess applicants prior academic, work, research and/or clinical experience as applicable.
GRE requirement : Official GRE scores are required (only the General GRE test is required) All official GRE scores must be submitted to MCG’s OAA directly from the Education Testing Service (ETS) and must be less than five years old. The institution code for submission of GRE scores to MCG is 5406. Please do not select a department code.
Program Specific Requirements
Personal interview
Computer literacy
GPA: We require a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall and 2.8 in your math/science courses.
GRE: A minimum combined GRE score of 900 is needed for full admission. The results of all three components (Analytical Writing, Verbal and Quantitative sections) of the general GRE exam must be provided
Volunteer work experience: We prefer that you have direct patient contact in various or patient care settings such as rehabilitation, acute care, emergency medicine or pediatrics for example.
CPR: Certification in BCLS Healthcare Provider course (Course C) through the American Heart Association.
Program Supplemental Information
TOEFL exam scores: Applicants whose first language is not English must submit official TOEFL and TSE-P scores. Minimum scores of 600 on the TOEFL and 50 on the TSE-P are required for admissions consideration. The TSE-A exam scores will not be accepted. Applicants must take both the TOEFL and TSE-P by October 15 to be considered for admission the following year.
Technical Standards |
In addition to demonstrating personal characteristics appropriate for a health professions career, students must satisfy general and specific technical standards for this program. Please visit www.mcg.edu/sah/phyasst/techstandards.htm to review these requirements.
Financial Aid and Scholarships |
Financial aid and other assistance is available. MCG participates in all federal student aid programs as well as state and private programs. MCG helps students fund their education through grants, scholarships, loans, a service commitment program and/or employment.
Accreditation |
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant John E. McCarty, Executive Director 12000 Findley Road, Suite 240 Duluth, GA 30097
When to Apply |
The application deadline is October 15. Early application is encouraged. Preference is given to Georgia residents.
All required materials to complete the application must also be received by the date (e.g. three personal references, GRE scores, official school transcripts, etc.)
The program requires applicants to attend another accredited college or university of their choice to complete the required prerequisites (see Courses to Take the First Three Years section).
Although the GPA of most applicants will likely be higher, to be eligible for consideration you must have at least a 3.0 GPA overall and a 2.8 math/science GPA. Admission is competitive, and space is limited.
How to Apply |
Apply online at www.mcg.edu/Admissions, or contact:
Office of Academic Admissions
170 Kelly Building–Administration
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, Georgia 30912
Telephone: 706-721-2725
800-519-3388
E-mail: underadm@mcg.edu
Masters of Physician Assistant Degree Prerequisites Requirements |
Students must complete a total of 90 semester hours of prerequisites.
| Required Courses | Suggested Courses to Complete 90 Hours | |
| General Core Courses: | Sciences: Physics | |
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Humanities Courses: Literature, Philosophy, Fine and Applied Arts, Foreign Language, Speech, Oral Communications, Logic | |
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Math/Science Courses:
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Social Science Courses: Additional Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Anthropology; Group Process; Social Problems; Cultural Diversity; Sociology; Counseling; American History Professional Skills: Health and Wellness, Economics, Ethics, Critical Writing and Critical thinking, Medical Terminology; Speech or Communications Basic Computer Course: Computer proficiency in word processing, search engines and presentation software |
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| Additional Required Courses: | ||
| Recommended Guided Electives for the Major (15 semester hours) | ||
| Guided electives in any basic science which may include: Comparative Vertebrae Anatomy, Organic II, Histology, Biochemistry, Evolution, Human Growth and Development, Abnormal Psychology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Embryology or Physics. |
Estimated Tuition and Fees |
For estimated tution and fees, please see the Tuition and Fees section of this catalog.