Physician Assistant - Texas Hybrid
Our Mission
Degree Awarded
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
Program Delivery
Texas-based, hybrid 24-month program
Locations Available
Round Rock, Texas
The Texas-based, hybrid 24-month Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program is dedicated to the education and growth of the next generation of physician assistant clinicians through innovative, evidence-based education, professional development, and the best-practice of clinical skills. Our program will develop culturally sensitive clinicians who embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion when caring for patients within their communities.
Request InformationAccreditation
The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the Franklin Pierce University Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Hybrid Program -- Round Rock, TX Campus sponsored by Franklin Pierce University.
Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding Accreditation-Provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.
Accreditation-Provisional does not ensure any subsequent accreditation status. It is limited to no more than five years from matriculation of the first class.
Review our accreditation history.
Admissions Requirements
Applications are accepted only through the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA). All applications must be verified by CASPA before October 1st and include 3 letters of recommendation to be considered for each cohort. At least one of the letters must be from a physician or PA. All applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
The admissions cycle opens each year in late April (visit CASPA site for details) and closes October 1st.
Pre-requisites
Required (33):
- Anatomy & Physiology I w/ lab (4)
- Anatomy & Physiology II w/ lab (4)
- General chemistry I w/ lab (4)
- General chemistry II w/ lab (4)
- Organic chemistry OR Biochemistry (3)
- Microbiology w/lab (4)
- Statistics (3)
- Biological science w/ lab (4)
- Medical Terminology (1)
Recommended (15):
- Psychology (3)
- Genetics (3)
- Immunology (3)
- Nutrition (3)
- Cell biology (3)
We strongly recommend that coursework be recent, at least within the last 10 years.
All prerequisite courses must be passed with a grade of "C" or better and be completed
prior to matriculation. Applicants must have an overall science GPA of at least 3.2
and an overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Applications are ranked for interview according to GPA, personal statement, letters of recommendation, CASPer z-score, and clinical experience(s). Selected candidates will be notified by the admissions coordinator for scheduling of virtual interviews.
Advanced placement is not granted to prospective students.
For more helpful information, please visit our FAQ page.
All applicants who were born outside of the United States and who did not graduate from a United States high school will be required to submit internet-based TOEFL (iBT) scores with their application. There are no exceptions to this requirement, including having attained upper-level education in the United States. A minimum total score of 100 (with at least 25 in each section) is required. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) code for submitting your score to CASPA is D360.
All applicants are required to complete Casper as part of their application for the current admissions cycle. To complete these assessments please visit www.AcuityInsights.app, create an account and register to complete the following assessments: Casper: 90-110 minute online, open-response situational judgment test. Please be advised that the last Casper assessment test for this cycle will be at the end of September .
Health care providers are more in-demand than ever, and physician assistants will continue to be an important part of the medical team.
Develop hands-on, practical skills during scheduled immersion weeks throughout the program at the Round Rock, Texas campus.
Franklin Pierce Hybrid PA students have the benefit of completing the program in 24 months without having to relocate during the preclinical year.
The Texas MPAS Hybrid Program Student Admissions Chair provides a comprehensive interview discussing her experience with the online delivery of medical learning and career outlook up to and after graduation.
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CONTACT Us
Texas master of physician assistant studies hybrid program
Texas MPAS Hybrid Program
301 Seton Pkwy
Round Rock, Texas, 78665
InfoTXPAProgram@Franklinpierce.edu
