Bouvé College of Health Sciences

Physician Assistant Studies and Public Health

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The combined Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies/Master of Public Health program allows students to earn two degrees simultaneously.

Boston
Location
Full-Time
Commitment
3 years
Duration of Program
Fall
Entry Terms
No
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Overview

Accepted applicants to Northeastern’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program have the opportunity to pursue a joint degree, the PA/MPH, which is offered by the MS in Physician Assistant Studies program in conjunction with the Master of Public Health program. Enrolling in the PA/MPH program allows these students to earn two degrees in a shorter amount of time than it would to earn them separately, saving time and money while broadening one’s clinical toolkit to give it a population health-based perspective.

Students enrolled in the dual degree program take classes that meet the curriculum requirements for both an MS in Physician Assistant Studies and an MPH. The dual degree is structured to give students maximum flexibility while incorporating an urban health framework to complement their PA studies. PA/MPH students begin their program by taking the majority of their MPH coursework online from January to mid-August before coming to campus at the end of August to begin their PA coursework. During the two years of the PA program, they complete the remainder of their MPH coursework concurrently so that when they graduate, they are awarded their MPH at the same time as their MS in Physician Assistant Studies. Please see the sample course map below for more information.

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Unique Features

  • Save time and tuition
  • Broaden your clinical and professional toolkits to include a population health, community-based perspective
  • Most of the MPH coursework is completed online prior to matriculation into the PA portion of program
  • Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified in Public Health (CPH) Exam, the only professional certification specific to the field of public health

Career Outcomes

Graduating with a MS in Physician Assistant Studies and a MPH helps to diversify the public health workforce and improves graduates’ ability to approach clinical situations with cultural sensitivity and awareness. Graduates of the program benefit from having a greater understanding of public health issues in clinical practice, including the racial and ethnic health disparities prevalent in the United States healthcare system, as well as a strong grounding in epidemiology, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and the use of scientific evidence, skills critical to many fields of healthcare practice.

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A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-50 university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

$149.1K *
Tuition

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

  • Completed and verified CASPA application
  • Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Science GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Solid B grades in all prerequisite coursework prior to applying
  • Approximately 1000 hours of hands-on patient care experience
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Certification prior to matriculation
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended, including WES-evaluated transcripts for study completed outside the U.S.
  • Three personal statements – the CASPA application essay, the Northeastern PA program essay, and the PA/MPH dual degree-specific essay
  • Resumé
  • Official TOEFL scores taken within the last two years with a minimum score of 100

Are You an International Student? Find out what additional documents are required to apply.

Admissions Details Learn more about the Bouvé College of Health Sciences admissions process, policies, and required materials.

Admissions Dates

Your application must be submitted to CASPA by August 1st and verified by CASPA and sent to the PA program by August 31st.

In order to be considered for the PA/MPH program, interested applicants must complete and submit a CASPA application by August 1st, along with the Northeastern Data Sheet and $75 application fee (made payable to Northeastern University), according to the same process that is outlined on the PA program’s webpage at https://bouve.northeastern.edu/physician-assistant/ms/admissions-tuition/ under the “How to Apply” tab.

Curriculum

Industry-aligned courses for in-demand careers.


For 100+ years, we’ve designed our programs with one thing in mind—your success. Explore the current program requirements and course descriptions, all designed to meet today’s industry needs and must-have skills.

 

Experiential Learning

PA/MPH students complete nine applied study rotations in various disciplines, including community-based, public health-oriented settings.

Faculty

Our Faculty

Our faculty represents a wide cross-section of professional practices and fields ranging from finance to education to biomedical science to management to the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside students to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you’ll gain access to students at 13 campus locations, 282,000+ alumni, and 3,000+ employer partners worldwide. Our global university system provides students unique opportunities to think locally and act globally, while serving as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

Below is a look at where our Nursing & Healthcare alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

 

  • Where They Work

    • Massachusetts General Hospital
    • Boston Children’s Hospital
    • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    • Brigham and Women’s Hospital
    • Boston Medical Center

  • What They Do

    • Healthcare Services
    • Business Development
    • Education
    • Community and Social Services
    • Operations

  • What They're Skilled At

    • Healthcare
    • Nursing
    • Hospitals
    • Patient Safety
    • Healthcare Management

 

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