Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant Program at Rutgers University-Camden prepares students to become skilled healthcare professionals dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. This accelerated, full-time program combines rigorous coursework with hands-on clinical training, equipping graduates with the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies necessary for a successful career in the healthcare field. The curriculum covers a wide range of medical sciences, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical medicine, ensuring students develop a comprehensive understanding of human health and disease. Emphasis is placed on clinical reasoning, patient assessment, diagnostic procedures, and evidence-based treatment planning. Throughout the program, students engage in numerous clinical rotations across diverse medical specialties, such as primary care, emergency medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and internal medicine, providing real-world experience in a variety of healthcare settings. The faculty comprises experienced physicians, physician assistants, and healthcare educators committed to mentoring students and fostering professional growth. The program also emphasizes interprofessional collaboration, ethical practice, and compassionate patient care, preparing graduates to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates earn a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS), qualifying them to sit for the Physician Assistant Certification Examination. The Rutgers University-Camden Physician Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Graduates of this program are prepared to serve in diverse healthcare environments, including hospitals, clinics, urgent care centers, and community health organizations, addressing the healthcare needs of various populations. The program's mission is to produce highly competent, empathetic, and ethical physician assistants who will contribute positively to the advancement of healthcare and improve patient outcomes across the region.

Detailed Course Facts

• USD 13683 Year (National)
• USD 27978 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

The purpose of the BA/MS Combined Degree Program is to offer undergraduates an opportunity to enter the PA Program prior to their college graduation. The program is a 3+3 program with the first three years spent as an undergraduate and the last three years spent in the professional graduate program.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

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Requirements

• They must be currently enrolled in their fourth term (semester) at the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS)
• At a minimum, they must be enrolled for one year at RU-NB, earning 30 credits
• Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• They must have completed, with a grade of “C” or better, at least one term of English (3 credits must be composition), Precalculus level math or higher (does not include Statistics), General Biology I and II with lab, General Chemistry I and II with lab, Organic Chemistry I (If the student accepts AP credit, particularly for science classes, additional science courses will be required) and General Psychology
• Prior patient contact experience is considered desirable and applicants with such experience will be given priority consideration but not to the exclusion of applicants without such experience. Physician Assistant shadowing is strongly encouraged

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

Funding

Rutgers uses your FAFSA to develop a financial-aid package based on your qualifications, financial need and the funds available to the university. Your package may include any or a combination of these major financial aid sources:

• Gift aid does not require repayment and is divided into three categories: grants (which recognize financial need) and scholarships and awards (which recognize academic merit, special talents, or other achievements).
• Loans must be repaid (usually after graduation) and can come from private lenders as well as federal, state and university sources.
• Work-study allows students to earn money for college expenses while gaining valuable skills - often in their intended field.

Accreditation

The Rutgers name is recognized everywhere, and a Rutgers degree makes a great first impression. We’ve built our academic reputation on solid accomplishments:

• Rutgers is a member—so are Harvard, Yale, and Berkeley—of the prestigious Association of American Universities, the 61 leading research universities in North America.
• More than 175 Rutgers research centers support pioneering work in stem cells, climate change, DNA analysis, and more.
• Rutgers’ international reputation draws top students from more than 130 countries and all 50 states.