Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Brenau University brings together a Historic Gainesville Campus, Downtown Gainesville Campus, Gainesville East Campus, North Atlanta Campus and online study options. Its Gainesville address places the university in Gainesville, Georgia, while the Norcross location extends its reach toward the Atlanta area. Students can experience a multi-campus structure and choose a learning format that fits their goals and schedules.

More than 145 years of educating students has produced a university organized around four academic colleges: the Jacobs College of Business and Media, Carole Ann Daniel College of Education, College of Fine Arts & Humanities, and Ivester College of Health Sciences. Coursework is career-focused, with small classes and dedicated professors. The university lists a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and its programs include fields such as occupational therapy, dance, education and marketing.

International students should expect a community-oriented study environment where connections with professors are part of the academic experience. Brenau also offers financial aid counseling for undergraduate and graduate students, with guidance on available assistance and college costs. Its flexible campus and online approach may be useful for students comparing in-person study in Georgia with programs that can fit different routines. The university enrolled 2,451 students and conferred 614 degrees during the 2024-2025 academic year.

This is a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program delivered on-ground in Gainesville. The program prepares students for professional practice as physician assistants. It is an ARC-PA accredited program.

The program is structured over 28 months, with full-time enrollment typically involving 16 credits per 12-month period across Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

Graduates fulfill the educational requirement to apply for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE), necessary for licensure in all U.S. states.

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree with a minimum cumulative and science GPA of 2.75. Required documents include GRE scores, three letters of recommendation, and verifiable documentation of at least 500 hours of direct patient care experience. Prerequisites include specific science and math courses, with all completed by the application deadline; foreign-trained applicants must have credentials evaluated and may need additional U.S. coursework.

On-Ground, Gainesville, 28 Months. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 87% of applicants.