Physician Assistant Post-professional Master’s Program: About the Program

Drexel University offers the Physician Assistant Post-professional Master’s Program for physician assistants seeking graduate credentials for career advancement and in-depth study in topics such as public health, health policy, education, pharmacology, medical ethics, practice management, and clinical specialties. The curricular design of the program allows for personalized professional development through an adult learner model. A Master of Health Science (M.H.S.) degree is awarded by the University through the College of Nursing and Health Professions' Physician Assistant Post-professional Master’s  Program.

The Physician Assistant Post-professional Master’s Program is intended to provide fundamental, graduate education courses as a basis for subsequent personalized, professional development in the student's selected area of study. The goal is to enhance basic physician assistant skills and to mentor students in areas of study beyond that offered in entry-level physician assistant programs. The individually selected area of study concentration allows for personalized, professional development augmented by the expertise of seasoned faculty and the vast resources of the university. Specifically, the Post-professional Master’s Program seeks to:
Broaden the base and depth of analytical thinking by providing a foundation for scholarly inquiry.
Mentor physician assistants in personalized professional development to enhance the PA profession, its members and the communities they serve.