Physician Assistant Studies Master's Degree

Courses Offered at our East Longmeadow, Mass. Campus

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The Bay Path CASPA application will open on July 1, 2026, for the class starting in June 2027.

The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree from Bay Path University is an intensive, accelerated program combining on-campus classroom and laboratory work with offsite clinical experience. Our students gain the knowledge and skills necessary for evaluating, monitoring, diagnosing, treating, and counseling patients across their lifespan. Your degree will prepare you to work in primary care, surgery, emergency medicine, and medical and surgical sub-specialties. Learn more about our mission, vision goals.

About the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies:

Gain hands-on learning at the state-of-the-art Philip H. Ryan Health Science Center located in East Longmeadow, Mass.
Led by a passionate team of faculty and staff with decades of clinical and educational experience
Students come from a variety of clinical experiences, which enhances the classroom and clinical experiences. View our class profiles
Curriculum is, innovative, and real-world
Unique 8 -10 week block schedules which allows for time for reflection and self care
Excellent clinical placements with local & national esteemed medical centers, community hospitals, private practices, and health centers
Access to mentoring, tutoring, library resources, academic resources, and career services assist students in becoming independent and successful learners
Financial Aid is available
No GMAT or GRE required

What sets our program apart is our dedicated faculty & staff, low attrition rate, attention to individualized learning and selfcare, and an innovative curriculum which includes problem-based learning, varied clinical experiences, inter-professional education and simulation.”
-Theresa Riethle, MS, PA-C, Program Director

Accreditation Status

The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Bay Path University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Bay Path University. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards. Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards.

The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be October 2035. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.

The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website.

Meet the Bay Path PA Class of 2027

The University proudly welcomes the Physician Assistant Class of 2027—an accomplished group of future healthcare leaders bringing a wide range of experiences, backgrounds, and passions to the PA program.

Primary care is preventive care

Bay Path physician assistants are stepping up to play a vital role in the primary care system. Meet Emanuel “Manny” Parrilla G’20 and Robert O’Rourke G'18

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Patrick Francis G'21

“I felt most at home when the staff met me where I was. Their commitment to supporting my endeavors of diversifying medicine, personalizing my clerkships, and honing in on my learning styles defined what a PA program’s culture should possess.”

Proud supporter of the Physician Assistant History Society®

Bay Path University's Physician Assistant Program is a proud supporter of the Physician Assistant History Society® Visit Their Website

President’s Award for Excellence in Innovative Thinking

Kathleen Menard, Assistant Professor, director of didactic education, and assistant director in our physician assistant program, received the President’s Award for Excellence in Innovative Thinking. This award is given annually to a member of the Bay Path community to recognize outstanding contributions to our community. Read More