Dual PA/MPH Program

Program Highlights

Nova Southeastern University's concurrent Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) in Physician Assistant Studies and Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program is designed to enhance a PA clinician's effectiveness by integrating medical PA skills with public health insights and deeper analytical skills. This dual expertise aims to improve patient care, interdisciplinary team collaboration, and communication with facility and public agency leadership. The M.P.H. component also opens doors to non-clinical career pursuits, allowing PAs to leverage their expertise in assessing and developing public health programs, advocating for underserved populations, conducting research, teaching, and leading healthcare teams.

Delivery Modes

The NSU PA/M.P.H. concurrent degree program is offered on-campus at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie location and online.

Curriculum Overview

The PA/M.P.H. concurrent degree program can be completed in as little as two years, with start dates available in the Summer, Fall, and Winter semesters. For detailed curriculum information, please refer to the Curriculum Outline .

Admissions Requirements

To be eligible for the PA/M.P.H. concurrent degree program, students must first complete the 1st semester of Nova Southeastern University's Physician Assistant (PA) program and be in good academic standing.

Cost & Financial Aid

For detailed information on tuition and fees for the PA/M.P.H. program, please visit the Tuition and Fees page . Students enrolled in an NSU Health Professions Division program, including this concurrent degree, receive a discount of $100 off per credit hour.

Career & Practical Experience

Graduates with both PA and M.P.H. degrees are equipped for a variety of roles. The M.P.H. component prepares individuals for non-clinical positions such as:

• Health care manager or administrator

• Advocate on behalf of community or underserved populations

• Local, state, or national program developer (e.g., health programs, disease prevention programs)

• Researcher (clinical or community-based)

• Health care Instructor

These roles often involve assessing and developing public health initiatives, disease-prevention or education programs, advocating for vulnerable groups, conducting research, teaching, and leading hospital or clinic teams as administrators and senior executives.