Master in Physician Associate/Assistant (Master's)

At Loma Linda University, the deadline to apply for the Sep 2026 intake is Oct 1, 2026, while tuition is Tuition & Fees: $71,323 for Year 1 and $47,498 for Year 2 of the 2026-2027 academic year..

Graduates are qualified to practice medicine as licensed Physician Assistants under physician supervision. The programme trains students to perform physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, and manage patient care across medical specialties. It includes a 12-month didactic phase followed by a 12-month clinical rotation in diverse healthcare settings. Students gain hands-on experience in primary care and specialty areas through supervised practice.

The programme requires 71,323 in tuition and fees for the first year and 47,498 for the second year. It consists of 12 months of classroom instruction and 12 months of clinical rotations, with no separate dissertation or capstone requirement.

Graduates enter clinical practice in hospitals, outpatient clinics, or specialized medical settings as licensed Physician Assistants.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA and 3.0 science GPA. A minimum of 2,000 hours of paid patient care experience is required by August 1 of the matriculation year. Three letters of recommendation are required, including one from a supervising MD, DO, or PA in a direct patient care role.

Full-time, on-campus, 24 months duration. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes.

Loma Linda University grew into a faith-based academic health sciences center built around the integration of health, science and faith. Its Seventh-day Adventist identity shapes a mission focused on serving others. The university offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs and welcomes students with prior college credit as a transfer institution.

Academic options span health professions and include programs in areas such as medicine, genetic counseling, physical therapy assistance and health science. Students have access to hands-on training, research and service opportunities, supported by faculty and program advisors. Personal support is available as students plan their education and prepare for healthcare careers.

The university is in Loma Linda, California, with Los Angeles and the Pacific coast to the west, the San Bernardino Mountains to the north and Palm Springs to the east. Campus visits include personalized weekday golf cart tours, with an option to meet a program advisor or faculty. Sunday tours have limited building access. International students join a community representing more than 80 countries and should understand the university's Seventh-day Adventist, faith-based setting.