Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Who is this program for?

The Physician Assistant Studies program is ideal for individuals passionate about delivering patient-centered care and making a meaningful impact in communities. Applicants should have a strong academic background in the sciences and a commitment to serving in primary care, especially in rural or underserved areas.

Program Overview

The University of Kentucky’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program offers a rigorous, student-centered education designed to prepare compassionate and highly skilled healthcare providers. Since 1975, the program has built a national reputation for academic excellence, primary care training, and a deep commitment to serving rural and underserved communities. With campuses in Lexington and Morehead, KY, the program provides unique opportunities for hands-on clinical learning, interprofessional education, and international rotations. At UK, students join a collaborative and supportive community where they are empowered to grow as clinicians and leaders in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

Students gain a strong foundation in medical science, patient care, and professional practice. Graduates are well-prepared to sit for the national certification exam (PANCE) and enter a fast-growing field with opportunities in primary care, emergency medicine, surgery, and specialty areas.

Our Accreditation

The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the University of Kentucky Physician Assistant Program sponsored by the University of Kentucky. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.

Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be 2027 March. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.

To learn more about the UK PA Program, please visit https://chs.uky.edu/physician-assistant-studies.

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Credit Hours
95
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Credential
MS
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Tuition / Full-Time per Fall/Spring semester
Resident $8,129.50
Non-Resident $19,351

Plan to Pursue Licensure Outside of Kentucky?

If you plan to obtain professional licensure outside of Kentucky, please refer to the Licensure page to confirm whether the program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in your state of interest.

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Take away "Term" for Transfers - "Unknown Term"? As well as "Not in High School"
And the same for "Online"

Possibly remove the "Readmit" option.
Feel like it would be pretty easy to see if the person already exists in our system and has a program enrollment record associated with them, which would shift them from "Freshman" or "Transfer" to "Readmit"
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