If you’re passionate about providing a higher level of care to patients — diagnosing, treating, providing medication and assessing progress over a wide range of healthcare specialties — you may find a physician assistant/associate career rewarding. With an anticipated 28% growth rate through 2033, this thriving field offers abundant opportunities for those with the right expertise and credentials.  

A master’s degree in medical anatomy and physiology is one of the smartest steps you can take to strengthen your PA school application or advance your career in STEM-related industries. 

Why Earn an Online Medical Anatomy and Physiology Master’s Degree First? 

Anatomy and physiology are the primary subjects PA schools expect applicants to have mastered. That’s why UF developed its 100% online master’s degree in medical anatomy and physiology.  

By completing this degree, you’ll: 

• Meet key PA-school admission requirements. 
• Demonstrate your dedication to advanced education. 
• Gain the skills needed to excel in clinicals, cadaver labs and other PA-school experiences. 

Evenly split between core and elective anatomy and physiology courses, this 30-credit program offers a comprehensive curriculum that will inform your patient care decisions throughout your career. 

Look Forward to an Affordable, Flexible Experience 

We understand that life outside school may involve shift work and other obligations. That’s why UF’s online program is designed for maximum flexibility: 

• Apply with no GRE requirement. 
• Enjoy affordable tuition rates. 
• Complete coursework on your schedule. 
• Access and complete lectures, quizzes and assignments from any location, 24/7. 
• Begin your studies in the fall, spring or summer. 
• Finish your MS in as little as two semesters or at a pace that suits you. 

Explore Alternative Options 

If you’re not certain about committing to a master’s program, you may want to explore our 15-credit online Graduate Certificate in Medical Anatomy and Physiology, which provides a more streamlined path to understanding anatomy and physiology fundamentals. You may also choose to take a few classes as a non-degree seeking student to confirm our program matches your career aspirations. 

Either way, you’ll: 

• Gain valuable knowledge quickly. 
• Evaluate the program with minimal commitment. 
• Transition seamlessly into the full master’s program, if you decide to pursue it. 

Take the Next Step Toward Your Dream Career 

Whether you’re set on becoming a PA or exploring other healthcare roles, your next step is the same. Apply now to put your dream career plan in motion. 

Have questions? Our student outreach and engagement specialists are here to assist you. Schedule a virtual meeting or submit your questions, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. 

Job growth data courtesy of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics