Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies
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Sacred Heart University’s ARC-PA–accredited Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies (MSPAS) prepares you to confidently enter the rapidly growing PA field and deliver advanced patient care.
SHU’s program is taught within Stamford Hospital, offering a dedicated clinical learning environment with modern classrooms, labs and patient assessment suites. Students start clinical rotations in their second year, gaining more than 1,600 hours of hands-on experience across specialties from internal medicine and surgery to pediatrics and emergency medicine. SHU’s MSPAS program prepares you for certification, licensure and a meaningful career in health care.
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Develop skills to make a difference in patients’ lives
- Clinical confidence & competence—Master the full scope of PA practice as you take medical histories, perform physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, develop treatment plans and guide patients in preventive care
- Comprehensive clinical placement support—SHU coordinates your clinical rotations through an extensive network of trusted health care partners—so you can focus on learning, not logistics
- Diverse & in-demand career paths—Graduate prepared to work in hospitals, physician offices, community health centers, nursing homes, schools, specialty clinics, military settings, federal agencies and more