Western University

Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)

• Contact Information

  Address:
  Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
  Clinical Skills Building
  London, Ontario, Canada
  N6A 3K7

  Email:jpritch7@uwo.ca

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Western University · MASTER OF PA STUDIES About

University

Western University

Degree Conferred

Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)

Location

London, Ontario

Established

2026

Program At-a-Glance

CLASS SIZE

30 students

FORMAT

Full-Time, In-Person

DURATION

2 years (6 consecutive terms)

TUITION

💲20,000 CAD/year

START DATE

September

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Prospective Students

Western MPAS Admissions Info

Requirements to ApplyMinimum eligibility criteria you must meet to apply to this program

Status

Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada

Undergrad Study

4-year undergraduate degree

Minimum GPA

3.0/4.0 (75%) cumulative GPA in the last two years of study

Pre-Requisite Courses

Not required

Previous HealthCare Experience

Not required

Preferred Admission CriteriaNot required for eligibility, but strengthens a competitive application.

Academic Background

Health, biomedical, or related sciences

Completed Coursework

• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• Statistics

Prior Experience

Demonstrated commitment to patient-centred caree.g., work, volunteer, or research experience

Admissions Process

Application Portal

Submitted online through Western Graduate Studies

References

Two Letters of Reference One academic, and one non-academic

Supporting Documents

Unofficial transcripts accepted; official copies required only upon admission

Pre-Interview Assessments

PA Supplemental Statement *550 words, answering motivational questions

Final Interview

Virtual, asynchronous Interview

Timeline & Key DatesBased on September 2026 intake

Applications Open

June 8, 2026Application portal opens through Western Graduate Studies

Application Deadline

July 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM ESTNo late submissions are accepted.

Reference Letters Due

July 13, 2026

Final Interviews

Late July 2026

PROGRAM START

September

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PA STUDENT EXPERIENCE

About Western MPAS

Western University · MASTER OF PA STUDIES Program Snapshot

Length

2 years (6 conseuctive terms)

Delivery

In-Person, Full TimeDue to the intensity of the program, outside work is discouraged

TEACHING MODALITIES

• Case-based learning, simulation, standardized patients
• Shared sessions with undergraduate medical students.

Capstone Project

Quality improvement or research project spanning Year 1 to Year 2.

Year 1: Pre-ClerkshipCoursework completed in the first year of the program

LOGISTICS & TRANSIT

Year 1 is delivered on campus and accessible by public transit.

Medical Foundations I–III

Systems-based medicine across the lifespan.Integrates anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology.

Clinical Skills I–III

Patient communication, history-taking, physical examinations, and procedural skills.

Professional Competencies

Medical ethics, professionalism, student wellness, and the PA's role within physician-led teams.

Interprofessional Learning

Collaborative learning alongside students from other health professions.

Clinical Research & QI

Foundations in research methods, quality improvement, and critical appraisalThis lays the groundwork for the capstone project

Year 2: ClerkshipSupervised clinical rotations across core medical specialties

LOGISTICS & TRANSIT

Year 2 placements may be geographically dispersed; a personal vehicle is required.

Core Rotations

• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Geriatrics
• Anesthesia/Pain Medicine
• Emergency Medicine

Elective Rotations

Two rotations selected according to the student's interests.

Transition to Practice

Final clerkship block consolidating clinical learning and preparing students for the PA Certification Exam (PACE) and entry into practice.

Capstone Project

Graduate-level quality improvement or research project applying evidence-based medicine to a real clinical question.

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