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450 S. Easton Road,
Glenside, PA 19038
USA
25 minutes to Center City, Philadelphia, means internships, jobs, bucket list experiences, and a jump-start on your career.
Our picturesque campus on the outskirts of Philadelphia is home to a close-knit community of students from varied backgrounds, creating a warm culture that celebrates your diversity and encourages your individuality.
Dedicated to creating local partnerships and alliances, our relationships and commitment to the community elevate your learning experiences through meaningful application.
As a Biology major, I was excited to pursue classes in Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry. Little did I realize that being a Biology major unlocked a fascination for biological science that I never knew existed.
Patrick Ensmenger ’23, a Biology major with a Biomedical concentration, who went on to pursue a Master of Medical Science in Arcadia’s highly ranked Physician Assistant program
Arcadia has offered the type of community I would always like to be surrounded by. I’ve flourished thanks to the resources and constant encouragement I’ve received from my peers and professors. When I graduate, I know that I’ll be well-equipped in my career.
Daijah Patton ’22, English major
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The College of Health Sciences is committed to excellence in education in healthcare and community health.
We carefully designed each program, curricula, and offerings to embrace applied knowledge and advance health equity and quality of care.
Program Highlights:
- Our Department of Medical Science offers you the foundation for a successful career as a Physician Assistant.
- Our nationally ranked Physical Therapy department prepares you to deliver high-quality care with evidence-based practice.
- In our Public Health Department, you gain the tools necessary to study, research, and practice ways to advance health equity and improve health outcomes among individuals and communities. Undergraduate and graduate programming is available, including a residential and, newly launched, online MPH and online certificate in Health Equity.
Develop and hone your skills across the health field with these diverse opportunities offered at the College of Health Sciences, while acquiring global and integrated perspectives to enhance your career.
Obtain your bachelor's and master’s degrees with our 4+1 dual degree options with public health.
You have the opportunity to participate in applied experiences, such as;
- Working with faculty in a variety of research areas pertaining to clinical, healthcare, and community health.
- Volunteering at Arcadia’s student-run Pro Bono Clinic offering no-cost physical therapy services to underinsured individuals.
Physician Assistant Program (MMS)
Public Health Program
#9 in Pennsylvania
Physical Therapy DPT Programs
#24 Nationally
25 minutes to Center City, Philadelphia, means internships, jobs, bucket list experiences, and a jump-start on your career.
Venture toward greatness in Health Sciences
Arcadia has offered the type of community I would always like to be surrounded by. I’ve flourished thanks to the resources and constant encouragement I’ve received from my peers and professors. When I graduate, I know that I’ll be well-equipped in my career.
Daijah Patton ’22, English major
98% Average Board Exam Pass Rate For First Time Takers
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Wondering if Health Sciences is right for you?
The College of Health Sciences develops innovative, high-quality health professionals.
In Arcadia’s nationally renowned College of Health Sciences, you will benefit from comprehensive and transformational education emphasizing learning beyond the classroom, locally and globally.
Our experiential and interdisciplinary opportunities prepare you to enter the dynamic and interrelated health field.
You will develop in-demand skills in clinical and community health, integrating innovative and evidenced-based practice with foundational knowledge.
At the College of Health Sciences, you will grow into an advocate for equitable and high quality health experiences for individuals and communities locally, nationally, and globally.
At its June 2023 meeting, the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) placed the Arcadia University Physician Assistant Studies Program sponsored by Arcadia University on Accreditation-Probation status until its next review in June 2025.
Probation accreditation is a temporary accreditation status initially of not less than two years. However, that period may be extended by the ARC-PA for up to an additional two years if the ARC-PA finds that the program is making substantial progress toward meeting all applicable standards but requires additional time to come into full compliance. Probation accreditation status is granted, at the sole discretion of the ARC-PA, when a program holding an accreditation status of Accreditation – Provisional or Accreditation – Continued does not, in the judgment of the ARC-PA, meet the Standards or when the capability of the program to provide an acceptable educational experience for its students is threatened.
Once placed on probation, a program that fails to comply with accreditation requirements in a timely manner, as specified by the ARC-PA, may be scheduled for a focused site visit and is subject to having its accreditation withdrawn.
Specific questions regarding the Program and its plans should be directed to the Program Director and/or the appropriate institutional official(s).
The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at https://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-arcadia-university, and more information is available at https://www.arcadia.edu/majors-and-programs/physician-assistant.