University of South Dakota

Degrees Offered:

Master of Science (M.S.) 

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Required Test for Admission:

None

Required Supplemental Application Materials:

Please refer to the Physician Assistant Studies program website for Application Instructions.

Application Deadline:

Fall: October 1
CASPA Deadline: October 1

Interviews are generally conducted the last two weekends in January.

Please Note: Class size is limited to 20 students: 10 residents, and 10 non-residents

Department Contact Information:

University of South Dakota
Physician Assistant Studies Department
414 E. Clark Street
Vermillion, SD  57069
Phone: (605) 677-5128
Fax: (605) 677-6569

Email: pa@usd.edu

Program website

Program Director:

Wade Nilson (pa@usd.edu)