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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
28 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Physician Assistant Studies | Medical Technology | Health Administration
Area of study
Health
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-01-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Physician Assistant MS

Overview

The University of Bridgeport's Physician Assistant (PA) program offers a Master of Science in Physician Assistant degree, providing a rigorous and comprehensive PA education. The program is not open to international students.


Advantages

  • Complete your degree in 28 months with classes beginning in January
  • Curriculum that emphasizes a patient-centered approach
  • Coursework dedicated to the care of broad patient populations
  • Emphasis on global health, integrative medicine, and preventive care
  • Small class sizes that allow you to work closely with experienced faculty
  • On-site cadaver lab and high-fidelity, interprofessional simulation center

PANCE Performance

The program's five-year average for first-time pass rates is 98%, well above national comparisons of 93%. View the NCCPA official 5-year report.


Attrition and Graduation Rates

View Physician Assistant Student Attrition and Graduation Rates (pdf)


Accreditation

The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Program. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.


Accreditation History

The program's accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website.


Testimonials

  • "During my time as a UB PA student, I gained more knowledge, clinical skills, and lifelong friends than I ever could have imagined. The rigorous curriculum, combined with supportive classmates and dedicated professors, fosters an environment capable of producing competent and empathetic providers. I am confident that I am prepared to begin my career as a PA-C with the medical knowledge base and skill set I gained at UBPAI. If I could do it over again, I would choose UBPAI every time." - Lauren Asmus, PA-C
  • "My experience here at University of Bridgeport's Physician Assistant Institute has been nothing short of exceptional. The quality of education paired with the dedication and support of the faculty and staff has made my journey to becoming a physician assistant memorable. I could not imagine a career greater than that of a physician assistant, nor can I imagine a better way of achieving that goal other than attending UBPAI. UBPAI will always hold a special place in my heart, and I owe it my success!" - Eric Ortiz, PA-C

Cost and Financial Aid

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Program Details

  • Admission Requirements
  • Admission FAQ
  • Curriculum
  • Faculty
  • Goals & Competencies
  • Information Sheet
  • Mission Statement
  • Support PAI

University Information

  • University of Bridgeport
  • 126 Park Avenue
  • Bridgeport, CT 06604

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