Bachelor of Health Science in Physician Assistant

McMaster University

The mission of the McMaster University Physician Assistant Education Program is to train competent, innovative, and caring individuals in medicine to work in a collaborative model of practice to enhance and extend equitable healthcare delivery in Canada. McMaster was among one of the first institutions in Canada to launch a Physician Assistant Education Program in 2008. The PA Education program will lead to the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Physician Assistant) degree. The program is taught using inquiry and problem-based learning, which enhance each student’s ability to think critically, solve problems, demonstrate initiative and independence in practice, and promote lifelong learning.