Overview

As one of the top pre-health care professional programs in the region, Lipscomb University is helping the next generation of healthcare leaders prepare for a career of service.

The Physician Assistant program offered by the Lipscomb University, you will complete seven semesters that include a 15-month didactic phase and a 12-month clinical phase. Through this interdisciplinary program, develop your skill set and gain unprecedented connections into Nashville’s thriving healthcare industry. Prepare to enter into a field with endless opportunities and jobs available, and learn vital skills to help those in need, today!

With small class sizes and connected faculty, gain hands-on training experience on-campus in Lipscomb’s state-of-the-art facilities, and off-campus in local hospitals, labs and other health care facilities. Earn your Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree and enter into a field that has a national 99.4 percent job placement rate.

Career Paths

Physician Assistants

Physician assistants, also known as PAs, practice medicine on teams with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare workers. They examine, diagnose, and treat patients.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

PA practice and Healthcare
Human Anatomy
Physiology and Pathophysiology
Ethics in Healthcare
Communications
Biostatistics and Evidence Based Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00

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It is strongly recommended that international students submit their application at least three months prior to the desired date of entrance.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Memphis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the international equivalent verified by WES, or anticipate earning a bachelor’s degree prior to matriculation into the physician assistant program.

Many other factors are considered in the holistic review of the application, interview, and admissions process. They may include the following: communication skills, letters of recommendation, problem solving skills, professionalism, work experience, degree earned, research, volunteerism, interview performance, attitude, timeliness, and other factors.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

30500 USD / year

≈ 30500 USD / year
Out-of-State

30500 USD / year

≈ 30500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

30500 USD / year

≈ 30500 USD / year

Living costs

Memphis

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

Funding

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