Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program at a Glance
Degree: Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Program Length: 27 months | Delivery: Full-time continuous, predominantly on-site, live day classes
Class size: 40 students/year
Application Deadline: Aug 1 | Start term: Summer | Application: CASPA
The mission of the PA Program is to provide a primary care curriculum to prepare competent, professionally engaged Physician Assistants to provide health care for Louisiana citizens.
The LSU Health Shreveport Physician Assistant Program offers a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree which consists of a continuous 27-month academic and clinical experience, which begins during the summer semester. This is an in-person program and does not offer a hybrid or online option.
The Program's objective is to prepare well-educated primary care PAs competent in a wide range of medical skills with qualifications to provide comprehensive health care under the supervision of a physician.
Upon graduation, graduates are eligible to be licensed in the state of Louisiana as a PA by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and are eligible to take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination.
How much does it cost to get your MPAS Degree at LSU Health Shreveport?
COST OF LIVING
and other expenses
for Shreveport, Louisiana
$85,449
TUITION & FEES
Residents: $40,863.64
Nonresidents: $69,398.98
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE,
including tuition & fees
Residents: $126,312.64
Nonresidents: $154,847.98
Celebrating 30 Years!
Established in 1994, the LSU Health Shreveport Physician Assistant Program is proud to anticipate its 30th graduating class in 2026. With a rich legacy of excellence, we have a longstanding tradition of preparing highly skilled Physician Assistants dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare to our communities.
