DALHOUSIE MPAS

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Dalhousie University

Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)

Dalhousie University’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS).

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  • 2 years

    Duration

  • 24 students

    Class size

  • $16,000 CAD/year

    Tuition

  • January

    Start Date

  • Full Time, In-Person

    Format

  • Accreditation

    Approved by Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commisssion. Pending eligibility evaluation under Accreditation Canada.

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Admission Requirements

[[Admissions Overview]]

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Preferred Admission Criteria

[[No preferred admissions criteria]]

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PA Admission Process

[[Explanation of Admissions Process

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Key Application Dates

[[Application Dates]]

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

About Dalhousie’s MPAS Program

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Year 1: Pre-Clerkship

[[1st year PA School, discuss semesters]]

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Year 2: Clerkship

[[DIscuss clerkship]]

Post Graduation

Graduates are eligible to challenge the Physician Assistant Certification Examination (PACE) through the Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC).

Successful candidates earn the Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) designation and can pursue practice in settings such as:

  • Primary care clinics

  • Emergency departments

  • Hospitals

  • Surgical services

  • Specialty clinics

  • Rural and community healthcare settings

Graduates can pursue job opportunities in any province or territory where PAs are recognized and regulated.

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