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2 Degrees, 5 Years: 4+1 Programs Eligible undergraduate students enrolled at Mercyhurst University can earn a four-year bachelor’s degree and a two-year master’s degree in just five years! 4+1 programs help you get ahead by providing the opportunity to take graduate-level courses during your junior and/or senior years. You’ll still graduate on time with your class before seamlessly transitioning to a Master of Science program for one extra year. The skills you’ll develop in these graduate…
Undergraduate Minors A minor that complements your major. If you like options, you came to the right place. With over 60 minors available, you’re sure to find the perfect minor to accompany your major. While minors aren’t mandatory to fulfill credit hour requirements, many students find that a minor area of specialization adds considerably to the overall college experience. Take advantage of the freedom of a liberal arts curriculum by pushing the boundaries of your academic interests. You can…
Undergraduate Majors Your success is our success. A Mercyhurst education focuses on providing you with hands-on experiences in and outside the classroom that are essential to post-grad success. Every step of your undergraduate career will present you with new opportunities to explore your passions, overcome challenges, and grow as a professional. We're committed to ensuring close mentorship, strong academic support, and a variety of educational opportunities for all of our Lakers. We offer more…
Capstone Experiences Mercyhurst University guarantees that every incoming student who graduates with a Mercyhurst associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree will have gained real-world, outside-the-classroom experience in his or her discipline. These “hands-on” or applied learning opportunities, which we call capstone experiences, are part of the required curriculum for every student, in every major or program offered at Mercyhurst. We believe that these capstone experiences add considerable…
Physician Assistant Studies Admission Requirements The Mercyhurst University Physician Assistant Studies Program participates with the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA). Please refer to the application process page for instructions. Individuals whose applications are viewed positively will be invited for a personal on-campus interview. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. or a provincially accredited Canadian college or university…
Physician Assistant Studies Program Leadership and Professional Contributions Physician Assistant Leadership Initiative in Oral Health from the nccPA Health Foundation Professors Robin Duke and Marcie Fitzgerald from the Department of Physician Assistant Studies have been awarded a grant as part of the Physician Assistant Leadership Initiative in Oral Health from the nccPA Health Foundation to integrate preventative oral health education into the Mercyhurst Physician Assistant curriculum and…
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Physician Assistant Studies Program Technical Standards The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) requires all Physician Assistant (PA) programs to publish technical standards for program admissions. The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) assembled an Executive Council in 1979 to examine the Department of Health, Education and Welfare regulations relating to Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Executive Council…
Physician Assistant Studies Program Faculty and Student Service Hours All Physician Assistant Students must earn 20 hours of service while in the program. Class of 2026 Mercyhurst Physician Assistant Student Society Image Three second-year students from the Mercyhurst Department of Physician Assistant Studies competed in the Student Challenge Bowl at the annual Pennsylvania Society of Physician Associates conference held in Erie, PA on Oct. 23-Oct. 26, 2024. The Student Challenge Bowl involves…
Physician Assistant Studies Master of Physician Assistant Studies Graduate Graduate PANCE Pass Rates 1 / Physician Assistant Profession A physician assistant (PA) is a licensed medical professional who works as part of a team under the supervision of a physician. PAs are trained in a medical school model of curriculum to perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat illnesses, prescribe medications, order and interpret lab tests, perform procedures, assist in surgery, provide patient…