Trevecca Nazarene University · Program Overview

Physician Assistant Master’s Degree in Medicine (MSM)

Trevecca’s physician assistant (PA) program equips graduates to serve their communities through professional clinical practice. Our program is the first and longest-tenured program in Tennessee, offering all new on-campus facilities and clinical experiences in diverse settings.

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142Credit hours
$845Per credit hour
$124,170Estimated tuition
Professional programProgram type
The Trevecca experience

Explore your next chapter in Physician Assistant.

The mission of Trevecca’s PA program is to prepare professionally competent physician assistants who will use their skills to serve their communities in compassionate ministry.

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Why this program

Program benefits and learning experience

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Program advantage

History of Excellence Graduate from Tennessee’s first and longest-established Physician Assistant program, with a 100% first-time PANCE pass rate maintained over the past five years.

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Learning experience

Collaborative Culture Join a supportive community of future physician assistants who are working toward the same goal and encouraging one another throughout the journey.

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Professional preparation

Accessible & Experienced Faculty Learn from faculty who possess the highest degrees in their fields and have relevant and valuable real-world experience.

Inside the program

What to expect

The mission of Trevecca’s PA program is to prepare professionally competent physician assistants who will use their skills to serve their communities in compassionate ministry.

The Trevecca PA Program values experiential differences, service-mindedness, empathy and determination. Our foundation is built on leadership and service, and we hold professionalism, integrity, equanimity, humility and capacity for growth in the highest regard. Our vision is to provide a culture where our students are transformed through their PA educational experience, equipping them to intentionally impact the lives of their patients and community.

As Trevecca celebrates 50 years of excellence in physician assistant education, the University opened a new Health Sciences Building in 2022 designed to support the next generation of healthcare professionals. This four-story building provides a state-of-the-art environment for learning, collaboration, and innovation. The facility includes a dedicated eight-cadaver anatomy lab and adds more than 33,000 square feet of classrooms, laboratories, and student-centered spaces to campus.

Additional highlights

More about the Physician Assistant Master’s Degree in Medicine (MSM)

  • State of the Art Facilities Develop hands-on expertise in our new facilities, complete with a dedicated 8-cadaver lab.
  • Career Connections Earn your degree in the nation’s healthcare capital.
  • International & Domestic Rotations Enhance your clinical training while caring for diverse populations through international, faith-based, and underserved clinical rotation experiences.
  • Outpatient, inpatient, surgical and emergency/acute care
  • International and compassionate medical ministry
  • General practice or specialty care, serving patients of any age

Tuition and program cost estimates

Estimated program tuition

Published tuition estimate
$124,170
Cost per credit$845
Credit hours142

Published tuition estimates from Trevecca’s program page. Additional fees, books, and other costs may apply; confirm current pricing and total costs with the university.

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