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Bachelor of Science Physician Assistant (BScPA)

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Downtown Toronto Campus (St. George), Toronto, Canada
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Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Online

The Bachelor of Science Physician Assistant degree (BScPA) is a full-time professional, second-entry undergraduate degree program, based in the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto (U of T). It is delivered in collaboration with Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and The Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The three institutions have formed the Consortium of PA Education (Consortium) to collaboratively contribute in the development, administration and delivery of the U of T degree. The program is designed to meet the competencies outlined in the National Competency Profile as established by the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA). The aim of the program is to equip graduates with the competencies necessary to establish the foundation for a sustainable Canadian Physician Assistant profession.

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Online

The Bachelor of Science Physician Assistant degree (BScPA) is a full-time professional, second-entry undergraduate degree program, based in the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto (U of T). It is delivered in collaboration with Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and The Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The three institutions have formed the Consortium of PA Education (Consortium) to collaboratively contribute in the development, administration and delivery of the U of T degree. The program is designed to meet the competencies outlined in the National Competency Profile as established by the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA). The aim of the program is to equip graduates with the competencies necessary to establish the foundation for a sustainable Canadian Physician Assistant profession.

Admission Requirements

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  • Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required.
  • Minimum 10 full-year courses (20 half-year courses) or the equivalent of 4 semesters full time of undergraduate university education from a recognized university.
  • Minimum CGPA of 2.7 calculated on the OMSAS scale. All completed undergraduate studies will be considered in the calculation of the cGPA.
  • Minimum of 910 hours of health care experience. All forms of health care experiences are considered toward the minimum requirement; Health care experience can be obtained through employment, clinical placements as part of health care educational programs, or as a volunteer.

Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

23,000 CAD
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International Students

0 CAD
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