Physician Assistant Courses
Term 1 - 18 credits
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MSPA 511 | Anatomy I with Lab | 3 |
| MSPA 521 | Physiology I | 3 |
| MSPA 529 | Clinical Medicine I | 5 |
| MSPA 551 | History and Physical Exam I with Lab | 3 |
| MSPA 565 | Integrative Medicine and Practice | 2 |
| MSPA 575 | Global Health and Preventative Medicine | 2 |
Term 2 - 20 credits
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MSPA 512 | Anatomy II with Lab | 3 |
| MSPA 522 | Physiology II | 3 |
| MSPA 530 | Clinical Medicine II | 6 |
| MSPA 534 | Correlative Medicine I | 2 |
| MSPA 552 | History and Physical Exam II with Lab | 3 |
| MSPA 581 | Pharmacology I | 3 |
Term 3 - 19 credits
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MSPA 533 | Clinical Medicine III | 8 |
| MSPA 542 | Correlative Medicine II | 2 |
| MSPA 556 | Patient Education, Nutrition and Counseling | 2 |
| MSPA 574 | Medical Ethics & Professional Practice | 2 |
| MSPA 582 | Pharmacology II | 3 |
| MSPA 591 | Technical Skills with Lab | 2 |
Term 4 - 13 credits
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MSPA 602 | Information Literacy and Medical Writing | 2 |
| MSPA 610 | Clinical Seminar | 4.5 |
| MSPA 622 | Internal Medicine Clerkship | 4.5 |
| MSPA 671 | Research Methods | 2 |
Term 5 - 17.5 credits
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MSPA 623 | Pediatrics Clerkship | 4.5 |
| MSPA 624 | Surgery Clerkship | 4.5 |
| MSPA 625 | Emergency Medicine Clerkship | 4.5 |
| MSPA 661 | Capstone Project I | 4 |
Term 6 - 13.5 credits
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MSPA 626 | Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship | 4.5 |
| MSPA 627 | Family Medicine Clerkship | 4.5 |
| MSPA 628 | Behavioral Health Clerkship | 4.5 |
Term 7 - 12 credits
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MSPA 629 | Elective Clerkship | 4.5 |
| MSPA 630 | Special Populations Selective Clerkship | 4.5 |
| MSPA 662 | Capstone Project II | 2 |
| MSPA 695 | Graduate Practice Logistics | 1 |
Total - 113 credits
Nutrition degree option for UB PA graduates
University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant students have the opportunity to earn advanced standing in the MS in Nutrition program for several PA courses. The required core courses in the Nutrition program will be taken after completion of PA program.
Eligibility
- Student must be in good academic standing and have a QPR of 2.75 or greater
- Completion of all coursework in PA program
- Apply to MS program during last semester of PA program coursework
Entry Requirements
- Completed application (fee waived)
- Personal statement of 500 words or less on why you wish to take the program
Transfer Credits Awarded*
NUTR 560N - Anatomy and Physiology for the Nutritionist - 4 credits
Waived by MSPA 511/512/521/522
NUTR 560U - Introductory Biochemistry for the Clinical Nutritionist - 3 credits
Waived by undergrad chemistry (2 chem + 1 semester organic or biochemistry) taken within the last 10 years and a grade of B or better
NUTR 560V - NUTR Fundamentals (7 week course) - 2 credits
- Waived by undergrad nutrition course (3 credits) taken within the last 10 years and a grade of B or better
OR - Can be taken during a low load clinical rotation while in PA program (it is the students’ responsibility to maintain the needs of the clinical courses while also taking the online course)
OR - Can be taken after completion of PA program (note: this would extend the MS program by one semester as this is a prerequisite course to all other courses in the program).
NUTR 560A - Pathophysiologic Basis of Metabolic Disease - 4 credits
Waived by MSPA 529/530/533
NUTR 560M - Evidence Based Nutrition - 4 credits
Waived by MSPA 602/MSPA 671
Total possible credits waived: 14-16 (16 if 560V is waived)
0-2 credits taken while in PA school or semester following completion of PA program (if 560V is required)
Total MSNI credits taken: 28-30 (30 if 560V is required)
*All courses must have a grade of B or better to be waived by the Nutrition Institute
Required Courses in MS program:
Prerequisite: NUTR 560V (if not previously waived); 2-credit course not eligible for financial aid if taken alone
1st term: NUTR 560 B, E - 7 credits
2nd term: NUTR 560 C, G - 7 credits
3rd term: NUTR 560 D, H - 6 credits
4th term: NUTR 560 F, K - 8 credits
1 year, 4 months + comp exam = 1.5 years to complete MS in Nutrition
Total credits required: 28-30 (30 if 560V is not previously waived)
View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.
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