Physician Assistant Program

Welcome to the University of North Dakota Physician Assistant Program Web Page. Hopefully, we can answer some questions you might have about the Physician Assistant profession and about the PA Program here at UND.

At present, there are about 134 accredited Physician Assistant Programs in the United States. The University of North Dakota Physician Assistant Program is the only PA Program in North Dakota. It has also been the only program in the United States that has been specifically geared to the clinically practicing Registered Nurse.

Presently we have initiated a 3 year pilot project of also accepting practicing health care professionals other than Registered Nurses into our Program. We believe that the format of our program is also appropriate for other clinically practicing professionals. Thus, for three successive classes, we are accepting a wider range of health care professionals. If this proves successful, we will continue with this change. More information on this Pilot Project can be found under the "Applicant Information" button.

Master of Physician Assistant Studies - Entry Level Program

The Physician Assistant Program offers an entry level Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) for individuals wanting to learn the skills, knowledge and ability to enter the PA profession. Navigate through the various buttons on the left to learn about this program and to apply to the program.

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies - for the currently practicing PA

The transitional MPAS track is designed for the clinical practicing physician assistant interested in obtaining a Masters degree. This program is delivered on line with no on-campus requirements. Click on the Masters Degree for Practicing Clinicians button to learn more.

We are no longer accepting applications for the class scheduled to begin in June 2008.  Our next available class will begin in June of 2010.  For updated information and to download an application, please visit our website in early Spring of 2009.