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165 US PA Programs That Accept International Students

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pa-programs-that-accept-international-studentsNot every PA school in the United States is created equal.

The good news is if you are a foreign student interested in attending a US PA school you do have a range of options.

Currently, 178 of the 265 active PA programs in the United States open their doors to international applicants.

99 of these PA programs require applicants to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) examination.

List of all PA Programs Accepting International Students

Last updated (03/03/2019)

To view an interactive map of all PA program that accepts international students click here

You can also use my perfect PA program picker tool to sort by several variables simultaneously.

  1. Adventist University of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program
  2. Alderson-Broaddus University Physician Assistant Program
  3. Anne Arundel Community College Physician Assistant Program
  4. Arizona School Of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program
  5. Augsburg College Physician Assistant Program
  6. Augusta University (formerly Georgia-Regents University) Physician Assistant Program
  7. Baldwin Wallace University Physician Assistant Program
  8. Barry University Physician Assistant Program
  9. Baylor College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program
  10. Bethel University (Minnesota) Physician Assistant Program
  11. Boston University Physician Assistant Program
  12. Bryant University Physician Assistant Program
  13. Butler University Physician Assistant Program
  14. California Baptist University
  15. California State University – Monterey Bay
  16. Case Western Reserve University Physician Assistant Program
  17. Charles R. Drew University Physician Assistant Program
  18. Charleston Southern University
  19. Chatham University Physician Assistant Program
  20. Christian Brothers University Physician Assistant Program
  21. Clarkson University Physician Assistant Program
  22. College of Saint Joseph Physician Assistant Program
  23. College of Saint Mary Physician Assistant Program
  24. College of Saint Scholastica Physician Assistant Program
  25. Cornell University Physician Assistant Program
  26. CUNY Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education
  27. CUNY York College Physician Assistant Program
  28. Cuyahoga Community College Cleveland State University Physician Assistant Program
  29. D’youville College Physician Assistant Program
  30. Desales University Physician Assistant Program
  31. Duke University Medical Center Physician Assistant Program
  32. East Carolina University Physician Assistant Program
  33. Eastern Michigan University Physician Assistant Program
  34. Elon University Physician Assistant Program
  35. Emory & Henry College Physician Assistant Program
  36. Emory University Physician Assistant Program
  37. Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program
  38. Florida State University
  39. Franklin Pierce University Physician Assistant Program
  40. Frostburg State University
  41. Gannon University Physician Assistant Program
  42. George Washington University
  43. Grand Valley State University
  44. Grand Valley State University Physician Assistant Program
  45. High Point University Physician Assistant Program
  46. Hofstra University Physician Assistant Program
  47. Howard University Physician Assistant Program
  48. Idaho State University Physician Assistant Program
  49. Indiana State University Physician Assistant Program
  50. Indiana University School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Physician Assistant Program
  51. James Madison University Physician Assistant Program
  52. Jefferson College of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program
  53. Kean University Physician Assistant Program
  54. Kettering College Physician Assistant Program
  55. King’s College Physician Assistant Program
  56. King’s College
  57. Le Moyne College Physician Assistant Program
  58. Lipscomb University
  59. Lock Haven University Physician Assistant Program
  60. Loma Linda University Physician Assistant Program
  61. Lynchburg College Physician Assistant Program
  62. Marieb College of Health & Human Services Physician Assistant Program
  63. Marquette University Physician Assistant Program
  64. Marywood University Physician Assistant Program
  65. MCPHS University Physician Assistant Program (Boston)
  66. MCPHS University Physician Assistant Program (Manchester)
  67. MCPHS University Physician Assistant Program (Manchester) New Hampshire
  68. MCPHS University- Boston
  69. Mercer University Physician Assistant Program
  70. Mercyhurst University Physician Assistant Program
  71. Methodist University Physician Assistant Program
  72. MGH Institute of Health Professions Physician Assistant Program
  73. Miami-Dade College Physician Assistant Program
  74. Midwestern University Physician Assistant Program (Downers Grove)
  75. Midwestern University Physician Assistant Program (Glendale)
  76. Milligan College Physician Assistant Program
  77. Misericordia Uiversity
  78. Misericordia University Physician Assistant Program
  79. Mississippi College Physician Assistant Program
  80. Monmouth University Physician Assistant Program
  81. Mount St. Joseph University Physician Assistant Program
  82. New York Institute of Technology Physician Assistant Program
  83. North Greenville University Physician Assistant Program
  84. Northeastern University Physician Assistant Program
  85. Northern Arizona University Physician Assistant Program
  86. Northwestern University Physician Assistant Program
  87. Nova Southeastern University Physician Assistant Program, Ft. Lauderdale
  88. Nova Southeastern University Physician Assistant Program, Orlando
  89. Ohio University Physician Assistant Program
  90. Oregon Health & Science University Physician Assistant Program
  91. Our Lady of the Lake College Physician Assistant Program
  92. Pace University – Pleasantville
  93. Pace University Physician Assistant Program
  94. Pacific University Physician Assistant Program
  95. Penn State University Physician Assistant Program
  96. Pennsylvania College of Technology Physician Assistant Program
  97. Philadelphia University Physician Assistant Program
  98. Presbyterian University
  99. Quinnipiac University Physician Assistant Program
  100. Red Rocks Community College Physician Assistant Program
  101. Rochester Institute of Technology Physician Assistant Program
  102. Rocky Mountain College Physician Assistant Program
  103. Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Physician Assistant Program
  104. Rosalind Franklin Univ of Medicine Physician Assistant Program
  105. Rutgers University Physician Assistant Program
  106. Saint Catherine University Physician Assistant Program
  107. Saint Francis University Physician Assistant Program
  108. Saint Louis University Physician Assistant Program
  109. Salus University Physician Assistant Program
  110. Samuel Merritt University Physician Assistant Program
  111. Seton Hall University Physician Assistant Program
  112. Seton Hill University Physician Assistant Program
  113. Shenandoah University Physician Assistant Program
  114. Southern Illinois University Physician Assistant Program
  115. Springfield College Physician Assistant Program
  116. Stony Brook University Physician Assistant Program
  117. Sullivan University Physician Assistant Program
  118. The CUNY School of Medicine
  119. Thomas Jefferson University – City Center Campus (formerly Thomas Jefferson University)
  120. Thomas Jefferson University Physician Assistant Program
  121. Touro College (Bay Shore) Physician Assistant Program
  122. Touro College (Manhattan) Physician Assistant Program
  123. Touro University – Bay Shore
  124. Touro University (Las Vegas) Physician Assistant Program
  125. Touro University Nevada Physician Assistant Program
  126. Towson University CCBC – Essex Physician Assistant Program
  127. Trevecca Nazarene University Physician Assistant Program
  128. Union College Physician Assistant Program
  129. University of Alabama at Birmingham Physician Assistant Program
  130. University of Arkansas Physician Assistant Program
  131. University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Program
  132. University of California-Davis Physician Assistant Program
  133. University of Charleston Physician Assistant Program
  134. University of Dayton Physician Assistant Program
  135. University of Detroit/Mercy Physician Assistant Program
  136. University of Evansville Physician Assistant Program
  137. University of Findlay Physician Assistant Program
  138. University of Kentucky Physician Assistant Program
  139. University of Lynchburg
  140. University of Maryland Eastern Shore Physician Assistant Program
  141. University of Mount Union Physician Assistant Program
  142. University Of Nebraska Physician Assistant Program
  143. University of New England Physician Assistant Program
  144. University of New Mexico Physician Assistant Program
  145. University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Physician Assistant Program
  146. University Of Oklahoma, Tulsa Physician Assistant Program
  147. University of Pittsburgh Physician Assistant Program
  148. University of Saint Francis (Fort Wayne) Physician Assistant Program
  149. University of Saint Joseph Physician Assistant Program
  150. University of Southern California Physician Assistant Program
  151. University of St. Francis (New Mexico)
  152. University of St. Francis Physician Assistant Program
  153. University of Tampa
  154. University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis) Physician Assistant Program
  155. University of Texas – HS Center at San Antonio Physician Assistant Program
  156. University of Texas – Medical Branch at Galveston Physician Assistant Program
  157. University of Texas – Pan American Physician Assistant Program
  158. University of Texas – SW School of Health Professions
  159. University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston PROGRAM INFO
  160. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  161. University of the Cumberlands Physician Assistant Program
  162. University of the Pacific Physician Assistant Program
  163. University of the Sciences of Philadelphia Physician Assistant Program
  164. University of Toledo Physician Assistant Program
  165. University of Utah Physician Assistant Program
  166. University of Washington MEDEX Physician Assistant Program
  167. University of Wisconsin – La Crosse Physician Assistant Program
  168. UT Southwestern Physician Assistant Program
  169. Wake Forest University School of Medicine
  170. Weill Cornell Medicine Graduate School of Medical Sciences
  171. West Liberty University
  172. West Liberty University Physician Assistant Program
  173. West Virginia University
  174. Western Michigan University Physician Assistant Program
  175. Western University of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program
  176. Westfield State University
  177. Wichita State University Physician Assistant Program
  178. Yale University School of Medicine Physician Associate Program
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  1. Hi, I am a specialised dentist in maxillofacial surgery with over 22 years of clinical experience . I am currently a professor in a dental teaching institute in india . What are the steps and requirements for me to join a pa masters program ?

    Reply

    • Hello NC,

      To become a PA in the United States, individuals must attend and graduate from an ARC-PA–accredited entry-level PA program and pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) administered by the National Commission on Certifying of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). This means your education outside of the United States is not recognized by the NCCPA and therefore you will need to attend a PA school in the United States to sit for the PANCE exam.

      Here is a wonderful resource on the topic from the ARC-PA (they accredit US PA programs and determine who may sit for the PANCE exam): http://www.arc-pa.org/frequently-asked-questions/non-us-health-care-professionals/

      From the standpoint of the ARC-PA, individuals educated as health care providers (MDs, PAs, nurses, etc.) outside of the United States are not treated any differently than any other prospective PA student regardless of degree. To practice as a PA in the United States, one must graduate from an ARC-PA accredited program and be certified by the NCCPA. If interested in applying to a PA program, such individuals should contact the PAEA for information on specific programs.

      Before you can work in the US, you must contact the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS International) to complete a visa screening program which, in part, will determine if your education was equivalent to that from a US-PA Program. If your education is comparable, you are eligible for a certificate that you can submit to the US State Department with your visa application. The State Department’s approval of your occupational visa may help you enter the U.S., but you are still not eligible to work as a PA in the U.S.

      For information on PA programs, contact the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA): https://paeaonline.org/ and the directory of PA programs here: http://directory.paeaonline.org/.

      Eligibility criteria for taking the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) are available on the NCCPA website: http://www.nccpa.net/.

      Additional information on practicing as a PA in the US can be found at the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) website: https://www.aapa.org/.

      To determine if an individual state allows non-US educated physicians to practice as PAs without additional education and national certification, you will have to contact the licensing bodies of the specific states. https://www.aapa.org/advocacy-central/state-advocacy/state-licensing/list-of-licensing-boards/

      To find PA programs that accept international students:

      I would start by searching the PAEA directory website and click the box “Accept int’l applicants.” Currently, 138 programs accept international students (this may have increased since I have written this email). From there, you need to narrow down further based on requirements. I would then use my PA program picker table. You can narrow your search even further using all your variables: https://www.thepalife.com/pa-program-picker/.

      Then, follow the links to the PA program websites and reach out to them personally. They will be able to guide you better than I can since every program is a bit different. If you have any questions afterward, just shoot me a reply.

      You can also browse my website at http://www.thepalife.com or visit our knowledge base, where I am growing a list of guides intended to cover a broad range of topics.

      I hope that helps.

      Also, we offer online one-on-one advising if you have additional questions. Our team consists of certified PAs (like me) who know the ins and outs of the PA school admissions process. If you are interested, you can read more about that here: https://www.thepalife.com/pre-pa-consulting/.

      Warmly,

      Stephen Pasquini PA-C

      Reply

  2. Hello Steve,
    I am from Ghana, I want to pursue PA in the US, but going through the university list sounds to me that the fees are quite challenging for me. Are there scholarships available for international students .?

    Reply

  3. Hello,
    I have completed BAMS (bachelor of Ayurved Medicine and Surgery)
    From India. Which includes One year rotating Internship in Hospital
    Am I eligible for PA program in USA.

    Reply

  4. Hello, I have completed my MBBS and have worked at a hospital in India. I have completed undergraduate coursework, but do not know if all of my courses apply to the specific prerequisites required by PA schools. Would the World Education Services transcript evaluation be able to provide me these details regarding prerequisites? Also, would a MBBS medical degree typically cover these requirements per your expert experience in this content?

    Reply

    • Related to above query, does MBBS fulfills need of pre requisite courseworks?
      The courseworks related to general biology with labs, is it equivalent to higher senior secondary school board examination with subjects of biologyx chemistry.

      Reply

  5. I’m a final year Bachelors of pharmacy (B.pharmacy) student from India.
    I just want to know how could I apply for pa program.

    Reply

  6. Hello I’m an international student.
    Can I persue a PA school without a bachelors
    I mean with a associate degree and after attending PA school can I get a job in the US ?

    Reply

    • Hi, Moli!

      You cannot pursue PA school in the US without a bachelor’s degree (and the required prerequisite coursework) unless you attend a US-based 3+2 program that allows you to complete your undergraduate PRE-PA coursework as part of a 5-year program.

      To practice as a PA in the United States, one must graduate from an ARC-PA accredited program and be certified by the NCCPA. If interested in applying to a PA program, such individuals should contact the PAEA for information on specific programs.

      Here is a wonderful resource on the topic from the ARC-PA (they accredit US PA programs and determine who may sit for the PANCE exam): http://www.arc-pa.org/frequently-asked-questions/non-us-health-care-professionals/

      Before you can work in the US, you must contact the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS International) to complete a visa screening program which, in part, will determine if your education was equivalent to that from a US-PA Program. If your education is comparable, you are eligible for a certificate that you can submit with your visa application to the US State Department. The State Department’s approval of your occupational visa may help you enter the U.S., but you are still not eligible to work as a PA in the U.S.

      To become a PA in the United States, individuals must also attend and graduate from an ARC-PA–accredited entry-level PA program and pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) administered by the National Commission on Certifying of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

      For information on PA programs, contact the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA): https://paeaonline.org/ and the directory of PA programs here: http://directory.paeaonline.org/.

      Eligibility criteria for taking the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) are available on the NCCPA website: http://www.nccpa.net/.

      Additional information on practicing as a PA in the US can be found at the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) website: https://www.aapa.org/.

      To determine if an individual state allows non-US educated physicians to practice as PAs without additional education and national certification, you would have to contact the licensing bodies of the specific states.

      To find PA programs that accept international students:

      I would start by searching the PAEA directory website and click the box “Accept int’l applicants.” Currently, 138 programs accept international students. From there, you need to narrow down further based on requirements. I would then use my PA program picker table. You can narrow your search even further using all your variables: https://www.thepalife.com/pa-program-picker/.

      Then, follow the links to the PA program websites and reach out to them personally. They will be able to guide you better than me since every program is a bit different. If you have any questions afterward, shoot me a reply.

      Stephen Pasquini PA-C

      Reply

  7. Hi,
    I’m a Psychology major from Turkey and want to get into PA program in US. What is required of me and which schools would be suitable for me?

    Reply

    • Hi Ruby,

      To practice as a PA in the United States, one must graduate from an ARC-PA accredited program and be certified by the NCCPA. If interested in applying to a PA program, such individuals should contact the PAEA for information on specific programs.

      Here is a wonderful resource on the topic from the ARC-PA (they accredit US PA programs and determine who may sit for the PANCE exam): http://www.arc-pa.org/frequently-asked-questions/non-us-health-care-professionals/

      Before you can work in the US, you must contact the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS International) to complete a visa screening program which, in part, will determine if your education was equivalent to that from a US-PA Program. If your education is comparable, you are eligible for a certificate that you can submit with your visa application to the US State Department. The State Department’s approval of your occupational visa may help you enter the U.S., but you are still not eligible to work as a PA in the U.S.

      To become a PA in the United States, individuals must also attend and graduate from an ARC-PA–accredited entry-level PA program and pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) administered by the National Commission on Certifying of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

      For information on PA programs, contact the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA): https://paeaonline.org/ and the directory of PA programs here: http://directory.paeaonline.org/.

      Eligibility criteria for taking the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) are available on the NCCPA website: http://www.nccpa.net/.

      Additional information on practicing as a PA in the US can be found at the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) website: https://www.aapa.org/.

      To determine if an individual state allows non-US educated physicians to practice as PAs without additional education and national certification, you would have to contact the licensing bodies of the specific states.

      To find PA programs that accept international students:

      I would start by searching the PAEA directory website and click the box “Accept int’l applicants.” Currently, 138 programs accept international students. From there, you need to narrow down further based on requirements. I would then use my PA program picker table. You can narrow your search even further using all your variables: https://www.thepalife.com/pa-program-picker/.

      Then, follow the links to the PA program websites and reach out to them personally. They will be able to guide you better than me since every program is a bit different. If you have any questions afterward, shoot me a reply.

      Stephen Pasquini PA-C

      Reply

  8. Hi there,
    I am a foreign medical doctor and planning to apply for PA program. I just don’t know which university accept bachelor degree outside of US. I know about prerequisites but first thing if they even consider it. Thanks

    Reply

    • Hi, Wanali,

      From the standpoint of the ARC-PA, individuals educated as health care providers (MDs, PAs, nurses, etc.) outside of the United States are not treated any differently than any other prospective PA student regardless of degree. To practice as a PA in the United States, one must graduate from an ARC-PA accredited program and be certified by the NCCPA. If interested in applying to a PA program, such individuals should contact the PAEA for information on specific programs.

      Here is a wonderful resource on the topic from the ARC-PA (they accredit US PA programs and determine who may sit for the PANCE exam): http://www.arc-pa.org/frequently-asked-questions/non-us-health-care-professionals/

      Before you can work in the US, you must contact the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS International) to complete a visa screening program which, in part, will determine if your education was equivalent to that from a US PA Program. If your education is comparable, you are eligible for a certificate that you can submit with your visa application to the US State Department. The State Department’s approval of your occupational visa may help you enter the U.S., but you are still not eligible to work as a PA in the U.S.

      To become a PA in the United States, individuals must also attend and graduate from an ARC-PA–accredited entry-level PA program and pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) administered by the National Commission on Certifying of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

      For information on PA programs, contact the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA): https://paeaonline.org/ and the directory of PA programs here: http://directory.paeaonline.org/.

      Eligibility criteria for taking the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) are available on the NCCPA web site: http://www.nccpa.net/.

      Additional information on practicing as a PA in the US can be found at the American Academy of Physician Assistants’ (AAPA) website: https://www.aapa.org/.

      To determine if an individual state allows non-US educated physicians to practice as PAs without additional education and national certification, you would have to contact the licensing bodies of the specific states.

      To find PA programs that accept international students:

      I would start by searching the PAEA directory website and click the box “Accept int’l applicants.” Currently, 138 programs accept international students. From there, you need to narrow down further based on requirements. I would then use my PA program picker table. You can narrow your search even further using all your variables: https://www.thepalife.com/pa-program-picker/.

      Then, follow the links to the PA program websites and reach out to them personally. They will be able to guide you better than me since every program is a bit different. If you have any questions afterward, shoot me a reply.

      You can also browse my website at http://www.thepalife.com or visit our knowledge base, where I am growing a list of guides intended to cover a broad range of topics.

      Stephen Pasquini PA-C
      http://www.thepalife.com

      Reply

      • Hi there
        I am General physician with 25 years practicing in Iran.I will be in sandiego a bout 2 month later. I want to study in PA what should I do . Please inform me .
        is there any option and merits for international medical gradutes to reduce or short the duration of PA study.
        Thanks in advance.

        Reply

        • Hi, Peymaneh,

          From the standpoint of the ARC-PA, individuals educated as health care providers (MDs, PAs, nurses, etc.) outside of the United States are not treated any differently than any other prospective PA student regardless of degree. To practice as a PA in the United States, one must graduate from an ARC-PA accredited program and be certified by the NCCPA. If interested in applying to a PA program, such individuals should contact the PAEA for information on specific programs.

          Here is a wonderful resource on the topic from the ARC-PA (they accredit US PA programs and determine who may sit for the PANCE exam): http://www.arc-pa.org/frequently-asked-questions/non-us-health-care-professionals/

          Before you can work in the US, you must contact the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS International) to complete a visa screening program which, in part, will determine if your education was equivalent to that from a US-PA Program. If your education is comparable, you are eligible for a certificate that you can submit with your visa application to the US State Department. The State Department’s approval of your occupational visa may help you enter the U.S., but you are still not eligible to work as a PA in the U.S.

          To become a PA in the United States, individuals must also attend and graduate from an ARC-PA–accredited entry-level PA program and pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) administered by the National Commission on Certifying of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

          For information on PA programs, contact the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA): https://paeaonline.org/ and the directory of PA programs here: http://directory.paeaonline.org/.

          Eligibility criteria for taking the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) are available on the NCCPA website: http://www.nccpa.net/.

          Additional information on practicing as a PA in the US can be found at the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) website: https://www.aapa.org/.

          To determine if an individual state allows non-US educated physicians to practice as PAs without additional education and national certification, you would have to contact the licensing bodies of the specific states.

          To find PA programs that accept international students you can use my companion website. Here is the link to all current programs accepting international students: https://www.paschoolfinder.com/cat/accepted/

          To broaden your search across categories use this link: https://www.paschoolfinder.com/item/

          Stephen Pasquini PA-C
          http://www.thepalife.com
          http://www.smartypance.com

          Reply

  9. Hi!
    I live in the U.S., and I am a naturalized citizen, but my Bachelor’s degree is not from the U.S. I have being checking if these schools accept a BS from overseas, and so far “Arizona School of Health Sciences” does not accept it. They only accept Bachelor’s degree that are done in the U.S.

    Reply

  10. Hello,
    I am planning to apply to PA surgery program as a back up in case MD programs do not work out. I was wondering if I do PA surgery and go to medical school after do I still have to do residency? Whoever replies, please advise me if it is a good options. I want to get into MD programs with scholarship but it is very hard for international students. Thank you.

    Reply

    • Hi Teljan, I would recommend you not use PA as a backup plan. You will have to prove to any prospective PA program that you are interested in PA, not MD it’s highly competitive and this would not be a good route for you.

      Stephen

      Reply

  11. Hey, this is the first thing I’ve seen about international studying and US PA programs. I’m an American student looking to get my Bachelors abroad, and I wanted to know if a degree from Europe would be accepted or frowned upon by PA schools. I have always wanted to travel, and I feel like this is my chance to, while hopefully making myself stand out a bit. Do you think getting a bachelors abroad would be okay, would I have to get it in a certain country (ex Poland or Netherlands), or would PA schools prefer I stayed in the US? Thanks so much, and I look forward to hearing back!

    Reply

    • Hi and great question. As I am not an International student myself I may not be the most qualified to answer this question but I have spoken with academic advisors in the past and it seems as the most important question is if your credits are transferrable here to the US and will meet PA program prerequisite requirements. Many International undergraduate programs are linked with US schools and the credits are equal and transferrable without questions. So if you go this route I would do my homework and make sure to have these questions answered by several PA school administrators and undergraduate US academic advisors so you can move forward with confidence. I think international study is a wonderful option but you just want to be able to be confident that if you’re planning is to come back to the US to start PA school you have a solid foundation and plan. The first step is to reach out to some programs and schedule an appointment with an academic advisor.

      Reply

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