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Pre-Physician Assistant

The University of Winnipeg

Faculty:Pre-Professional Streams
Degree:Bachelor; University Transfer
Field of Study:Physician Assistant
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,242
International: $15,810

Description:

A Physician Assistant is a healthcare professional who supports a physician. Activities may include carrying out physical exams, ordering and interpreting tests, diagnosing and treating illness, writing prescriptions, and providing counsel to patients. The PA is not an independent practitioner; he/she works under the direction of a supervising physician. You’ll start by completing a four-year or honours undergraduate (bachelor's) degree, including specific courses, at UWinnipeg. Then you will apply for admission into the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program at the University of Manitoba.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Precalculus  or  Grade12 Applied Mathematics 
  •  Grade12 Chemistry 
Be a high school graduate with at least 30 Manitoba high school credits, or hold a Mature Status Diploma and have completed the required courses.Be a high school graduate with at least 30 Manitoba high school credits, or hold a Mature Status Diploma and have completed the required courses. Biology 40S, Physics 40S and Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S are recommended.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on July 06, 2022