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The UTMB PA Program teaches a Gross Anatomy course with a full cadaver lab. Thanks to UTMB’s Willed Body program, you will learn the complicated and intricate structures of the human body in a respectful and uniquely hands-on way.
- Admissions and Application
To be considered for admission to the Department of...
- Admissions and Application
To be considered for admission to the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at The University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, applicants must complete and submit a CASPA application, official transcripts, and supporting documents on or before the published deadline.
Specialize in areas like emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, etc. after completing a core group of educational requirements. Work in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, nursing homes, and other healthcare environments.
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies begins annually in the summer semester, and is divided into approximately 52 semester hours (12 months) followed by 54 semester hours (14 months) of clinical experiences. All new students begin classes in July.
Get an MPAS from the first medical school in Texas and one of the first PA programs in Texas. The UTMB PA program has a Gross Anatomy course with a full cadaver lab. The UTMB PA program serves the needs of the area through multiple community organizations.
UTMB SHP offers certifications, bachelor's, master's and doctoral health professions programs. Our programs offer classroom lectures & clinical training opportunities to ensure our students are exposed to many professional opportunities.
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE. Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation. Campus Location: Galveston, TX. Degrees Offered: Masters. Class Start Month: July. Class Duration: 26 months. Class Capacity: 99 students. Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement.
