Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Degree Overview

The Ottawa University PA Program is a comprehensive and dynamic 24-month program committed to creating academic excellence in Physician Assistant / Associate education through the integration of medical knowledge, clinical practice, and exemplary professional performance.  

The Ottawa University PA Program has a strong emphasis on respect and care for all human beings, an environment of physical and emotional wellness, and adopting a framework to meet the needs in our community, while practicing good stewardship. Learners receive instruction in leadership, advocacy, ethics, health policy, population, and community health in an interprofessional environment to serve their communities.  

Interprofessional education (where learners from different professions learn about, from, and with each other) is a foundational practice at the Ottawa University School of Arts and Sciences. Learners actively participate in interprofessional learning activities based on population and community health, emphasizing continuous quality improvement.

Degree Requirements

Clinical Year

PAS 8000EMERGENCY MEDICINE (3)

PAS 8001FAMILY MEDICINE (3)

PAS 8002INTERNAL MEDICINE (3)

PAS 8003PEDIATRIC & ADOLESCENT MEDICINE (3)

PAS 8004PSYCHIATRY (BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE) (3)

PAS 8005SURGERY (3)

PAS 8006WOMEN'S HEALTH (GYNECOLOGICAL AND PRENATAL CARE) (3)

PAS 8007ELECTIVE 1 (3)

PAS 8008ELECTIVE 2 (3)

PAS 8100CLINICAL SEMINAR 2 (SUMMATIVE) (1)

PAS 8200CLINICAL SEMINAR 3 (1)

Didactic Year

PAS 7001ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY WITH LAB 1 (2)

PAS 7101CLINICAL MEDICINE 1 (4)

PAS 7201PHARMACOLOGY AND PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS 1 (1)

PAS 7301HISTORY & PHYSICAL LAB 1 (2)

PAS 7401PA PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 (1)

PAS 7500CLINICAL SCIENCE (2)

PAS 7002ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY WITH LAB 2 (2)

PAS 7102CLINICAL MEDICINE 2 (4)

PAS 7202PHARMACOLOGY AND PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS 2 (1)

PAS 7302HISTORY & PHYSICAL LAB 2 (2)

PAS 7402PA PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2 (1)

PAS 7003ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY WITH LAB 3 (2)

PAS 7013CLINICAL MEDICINE 3 (4)

PAS 7203PHARMACOLOGY AND PHARMACOTHERAUPEUTICS 3 (1)

PAS 7303HISTORY & PHYSICAL LAB 3 (2)

PAS 7403PA PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3 (1)

PAS 7004ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY WITH LAB 4 (2)

PAS 7600EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE (1)

PAS 7104CLINICAL MEDICINE 4 (4)

PAS 7204PHARMACOLOGY AND PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS 4 (1)

PAS 7304HISTORY & PHYSICAL LAB 4 (2)

PAS 7404PA PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 4 (1)

PAS 7005ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY WITH LAB 5 (2)

PAS 7700CLINICAL SEMINAR 1 (1)

PAS 7105CLINICAL MEDICINE 5 (5)

PAS 7205PHARMACOLOGY AND PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS 5 (1)

PAS 7305HISTORY & PHYSICAL LAB 5 (2)

PAS 7405PA PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 5 (1)

PAS 7701PSYCHIATRY (BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE) (2)

PAS 7702GERIATRIC MEDICINE (1)

PAS 7703PEDIATRICS & ADOLESCENT MEDICINE (2)

PAS 7704EMERENCY MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2)

PAS 7705SURGERY (1)

PAS 7800CLINICAL INTEGRATION (2)

PAS 7900CLINICAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS (2)