MS in Physician Assistant
CSP’s Physician Assistant (PA) program will prepare you to become a highly skilled medical provider and make a positive impact on the community you serve. Our rotation-ready PA students will bring advanced training, clinical preparedness, and a commitment to patient-centered care. Join us and become a part of the next generation of healthcare leaders and enhance the quality of care. Applications for this program will be accepted beginning in late April 2025, with classes starting in May 2026.
During the ARC-PA accreditation process, the CSP PA program is allowed to proceed with its inaugural application cycle, offering “conditional program acceptance” and “conditional program waitlist status” to applicants before the official accreditation decision is made. In the event that the PA program is not granted ARC-PA accreditation, any applicants who received a “conditional program acceptance” will be promptly notified. Additionally, any deposits submitted to secure a position in the inaugural cohort will be refunded.
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Strengths / Positives
Career Services & Support
- CSP has active career development and internship fairs.
- They partner with tools / platforms like Handshake for students & alumni to find opportunities.
Growth & Strategic Planning
- The university is undergoing realignment of its academic programs (e.g. reorganizing colleges) to strengthen growth, especially in fields like Business & Technology, Health & Science, Nursing etc.
- They have launched a Strategic Plan 2030, which suggests a forward-looking approach and probably more opportunities as they expand / adapt.
CSP Global
- For working adults, CSP Global offers many degree programs designed to be flexible (8-week terms, year-round starts) in growth fields: business, technology, health sciences, nursing, education. That increases the relevance of skills in demand.
Work Environment Feedback
- On review sites (Indeed, Glassdoor) CSP scores reasonably well (~4.1/5 overall). People cite good culture, work-life balance, caring faculty / students.
- However, there are also critical reviews: about pay being low, limited advancement in some roles, and centralized decision making.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
4-year degree requirements:
Diploma/Provisional Certificate/Degree Certificate
Consolidated Marks
Individual Mark Sheets including all supplemental mark sheets.
Test of English as a Foreign Language | TOEFL
Score of at least 78 (iBT). CSP’s institutional code is 6114. CSP only accepts electronic copies of the TOEFL score report.
International English Language Testing Systems | IELTS
Overall band score of the academic test of at least 6 or higher. General training exam not accepted. No institutional code is needed.
Pearson English Language Test | PTE
Minimum score of 52
Duolingo Language Test
Minimum score of 100
International Test of Language Proficiency | iTEP
Minimum score of 3.7
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
101325 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 30 USD