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Tuition for the 2011-2012 PA Program school year is $34,980.
The typical student in the Physician Assistant Program will spend approximately $3,000 to $5000 on medical equipment, books, malpractice liability insurance, and other program-related fees for both Professional Phase years combined. This does not include housing, food, living expenses, travel costs, health center fees, graduation fees and Pre-Professional Phase book costs.
The Physician Assistant Program strongly discourages employment while enrolled in the Professional Phase due to the rigorous nature of the curriculum.
Estimated Current Mandatory Expenses
Item |
Estimated Cost |
| Annual tuition for 2011-2012 (Fall, Spring Summer Semesters) starts August 1 | $34,980 |
| Medical equipment | $500-$1000 |
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Books Year 1 & Year 2 |
$2000 |
| Malpractice liability insurance | $150 per year |
| American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Membership | $75 for 2 years |
| Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Membership | $50 for 2 years |
| Minimal Medical Insurance with Needle Stick coverage mandatory: Personal policy may have better coverage | University
Policy Year 1 $714 Year 2 $651 approx. |
| Parking | $70/year |
| Vaccinations and Lab Titers | $500-$1000 |
| Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse Registry and drug testing | $150/year ? |
| E-Value Student Logging Program (2nd year) | $75 (2nd year) |
| Items to Include in a 12 Month Budget | |
| Apartment Rental based on solo or shared living | $400- $1500 per month |
| Utilities, Telephone, Electricity, Water | $75 - $400 |
| Automotive Expenses, Including Fuel, Insurance, and Maintenance. | variable |
| Computer with internet access | variable |
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL COSTS: Students must
be able to meet the following costs as they apply to their particular situation:
1. Travel expenses to Clinical sites- May have to travel to another state and also
pay for room and board.
2. Large purchases (such as computers, furniture, etc)
3. Medical expenses not covered by health insurance (eye care, dental care, medical
problems developed before arriving at the university)
Information regarding financial aid for PA students is available on the Philadelphia University Web Site and the Web Site of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (www.aapa.org). Work study and graduate assistantships are available, but PA students cannot work in administrative positions within the PA Program.
