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Sacred Heart University

(203) 989-9231

Physician Assistant Studies 5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT

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Program Website

*Last updated March 2023

Deadlines

Application Deadline
09/01/2023
Supplemental Application
No
Supplemental Deadline
No information provided
Supplemental Application Fee
No information provided
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver
No information provided
Deposit
$1,000
Deposit Refundable
No

Program Info

CASPA Member
Yes
Program Length in Months
27
Start Month
August
Part-time Option
No
Academic Terms
Semesters
Total Number of Terms
7
Program Credit Hours
123
Estimated Incoming Class Size
42

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female
33
Male
9
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
-
Asian
7
Black or African American
2
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
3
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander
1.0
White
34
Distance Campuses
No
On-Campus Housing
No
Primary Credentials
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Type of Masters
MSPAS: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Undergraduate Pre-Professional Phase
No
Accept Transfer Students
No
Accept International Applicants
No
Only Accept Pre-Professional
No information provided
Special Tracks
No
Unique Program Features
Sacred Heart University's Physician Assistant Studies program seeks students who are mature, possess excellent communication skills, are team-oriented, and demonstrate intellectual capacity and integrity. The program is primary care focused with students studying in state-of-the-art facilities (patient assessment suites) and state-of-the-art technologies (Anatomage Table, high-fidelity manikins).
Support for Veterans
<strong>Veteran scholarships</strong>: Scholarship or financial assistance like reduced or in-state tuition offered).;<strong>Special admission consideration</strong>: Processes that recognize military veterans.;<strong>Yellow Ribbon program</strong>: Institutional participation in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/yellow_ribbon/yellow_ribbon_info_schools.asp">Yellow Ribbon Schools program</a>;a university-funded scholarship program for veterans.
Other Information
No information provided

Tuition

Separate Tuition Rates
No
Total Tuition
$118,000
Total Fees
$2,500

GPA Requirements

Minimum Overall GPA Required
3.00
Minimum Overall Prerequisite GPA Required
3.00

Requirements & Prerequisites

Required Shadowing
No information provided
Required Health Care Experience
Required
Minimum Health Care Experience Hours
1000
Required Direct Patient Care Experience
No information provided
Minimum Direct Patient Care Hours
1000
Virtual Experience Hours Accepted
No information provided
Required Onsite Interview
Yes
Required Writing Sample
No
Required Personal Statement
No information provided
Required References
Employee/Supervisor
Required Bachelor Degree
Yes
Required Standardized Tests
No information provided
Other Standardized Tests
No information provided
Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score
No information provided
Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile
No information provided
Average Analytical Writing GRE Score
No information provided
Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile
No information provided
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score
No information provided
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile
No information provided

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide students with engaging experiences that facilitate lifelong learning, enhance diverse perspectives, emphasize primary care and collaborative practice, and foster a spirit of service with a commitment to continuously improve the health of our communities.

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