Program Overview

The Physician Assistant Studies Program at MTSU is a rigorous 27-month program that awards a Master of Science degree. It emphasizes hands-on clinical experience, with students completing over 1,000 hours of rotations in various medical settings. Graduates are eligible to take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) and obtain licensure to practice as Physician Assistants (PAs). PAs work in a variety of healthcare settings, providing a wide range of medical services.