• A four year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university awarded prior to entry into the program
• A cumulative weighted average of at least a 75% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (e.g., 60 credit units)
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
• Language Proficiency Requirement: Proof of English proficiency may be required for applicants to graduate programs.
  • A minimum of three consecutive years of full-time study or completion of a graduate degree at a recognized post-secondary institution, where the exclusive language of instruction and examination of the program and/or institution is English; or,
  • Provision of evidence of English language proficiency, using one of the approved tests listed in the English Language Proficiency Policy
• Demonstration of full course load (30 credit units in a year) in at least two years of undergraduate degree, one of these two years needs to be included in the last sixty credit units. Exceptions may be considered.

• Completion of credit units in the following areas, with a minimum grade of 75%:

  • Indigenous Studies (3 credit units)
    • ANTH 202.3 Anthropological Approaches to Aboriginal Research in Canada,
    • ANTH 480.3 Indigenous Peoples and Mental Health Anthropological and Related Perspectives,
    • CHEP 819 Colonization and its Impact on Indigenous Peoples’ Health and Healing,
    • HIST 195.3 History Matters Indigenous Perspectives on Canadian History,
    • HIST 266.3 History Wars Issues in Native Newcomer Relations,
    • INDG 107.3 Introduction to Canadian Indigenous Studies, 
    • LING 253.3 Indigenous Languages of Canada,
    • PLAN 445.3 Planning with Indigenous Communities,
    • POLS 222.3 Indigenous Governance and Politics, 
    • KIN 306.3 Introduction to Indigenous Wellness,
    • INDG — 200-Level, 300-Level, 400-Level, SOC 341  Institutional Racism and Indigenous People, or equivalent as approved by the MPAS admission committee. (List of approved equivalencies is subject to ongoing review and updates.)
• • Human Anatomy (3 credit units)
  • Human Physiology (6 credit units)

Additional coursework in biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, psychology, and statistics is highly recommended, but not required.

For more information on language proficiency requirements, see the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies.

All applicants must meet the required prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of 75%. Below is the list of course equivalencies that fulfill these requirements:

• 3 Credit Units of Indigenous Studies (List of approved courses or Indigenous Canada MOOC)
• 3 Credit Units in Human Anatomy and 6 Credit Units in Human Physiology (List of approved equivalencies is subject to ongoing review and updates)

Important Notes:

• If you have not yet completed the required prerequisite courses, you may enroll in them during the 2026-27 academic year. All prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the Winter Term (T2) of the 2026-27 academic year. You will have an opportunity to include your plan to complete these courses as part of your application to the MPAS program.
  
  
• If the courses you plan to take are not listed in our approved courses or course equivalency list, you must email the syllabi and course outlines (including lab components) to the MPAS program office for written approval at mpas.admissions@usask.ca.
  
  
• We will accept a certificate of successful completion from the Indigenous Canada course from University of Alberta via Coursera or Building an Awareness of Cultural Humility course offered by USask to fulfill the requirement for the 2025 application cycle. The approved 3 CU course or equivalent course must have a focus on teaching the historical context and effects of colonialism on Indigenous peoples in Canada.
  
  
• If the Human Anatomy and Human Physiology courses you have already completed are not listed in our course equivalency list, please submit supporting documentation, including syllabi, unofficial transcripts listing the Human Anatomy and Physiology courses, course outlines with lab components, or any relevant work-related experiences demonstrating how you have applied your anatomy and physiology knowledge, for written approval from the MPAS program office at mpas.admissions@usask.ca.

Key competencies and essential skills and abilities are required for learners in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program. These standards ensure that all candidates possess the necessary attributes to successfully complete the program and excel in their roles as competent and compassionate Physician Assistants.

• Key Competencies and Essential Skills and Abilities

The MPAS program at the University of Saskatchewan is open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents only. Proof of documents is required to meet the eligibility requirement.

The MPAS program at the University of Saskatchewan is committed to promoting diversity and ensuring educational equity throughout the admissions process. Although there will be no transfer students or reserved seats for specific groups of applicants, the admissions process will consider factors such as Saskatchewan and rural connectedness, Indigenous background, and various intersections of diversity. These considerations are applied at every stage of the admissions process to ensure representation of these important groups and to foster an inclusive learning environment.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to complete the verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship through the University of Saskatchewan deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapewin: Indigenous Truth policy. Indigenous applicants will have their applications reviewed by Indigenous reviewers through a holistic lens and will have the option to have their interview conducted by members of the Indigenous community.

Please visit the Indigenous Membership/Citizenship Verification channel in PAWS and proceed through the verification system.

If you have any questions or require additional information about deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin please contact: indigenoustruthpolicy@usask.ca.

The University of Saskatchewan, as outlined in the Duty to Accommodate Policy, is dedicated to fostering a learning environment that promotes equitable opportunities for academic success and personal development, free from discrimination or harassment.

Applicants to the MPAS program requiring accommodations for the admission process must self-identify and request these accommodations. They will be referred to Access and Equity Services (AES) at the University of Saskatchewan, where their specific needs and abilities will be confidentially reviewed, and recommendations will be proposed to the admissions committee. Information related to accommodations will be kept confidential and separate from the student’s program file if offered admission.

Please note that applicants who do not self-identify and request accommodations cannot appeal the admissions decision later based on grounds of accommodation. If admitted, students will need to consent to or initiate the process with AES if they require accommodations for their training program. For further information and assistance, please contact Access and Equity Services.

Preliminary Statement of Marks

• Once you have submitted your application for admission and paid the application fee, you will be required to upload unofficial PDF copies of your academic transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended. This requirement will appear as Preliminary Statement of Marks or Additional Prelim. Statement under admission requirements on your Application Summary when you check your application status.
• The uploaded transcript can be an unofficial copy of the transcript issued by the university or college and must include a grading key/legend.
• All pages of a transcript must be uploaded as a single PDF document.
• Uploaded transcripts will be considered unofficial or preliminary. Official copies of your transcripts will be required only for applicants offered admission. This requirement will appear as Post-secondary Transcript under admission requirements on your Application Summary when you check your application status.
• Transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

For students who are required to provide proof of English proficiency:

• Completing a relevant test with the appropriate score is required before the application deadline.
• Tests are valid for 24 months after the testing date and must be valid at the beginning of the student's first term of registration in the graduate program.
• Applicants will be required to upload a PDF copy of any required language test score. Uploaded test scores will be considered unofficial or preliminary.

All applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents at the time of application and must submit a notarized/certified photocopy of one of the following documents:

• Canadian Birth Certificate
• Passport page showing Canadian Citizenship (passport must be current)
• Canadian Citizenship Card (both sides of the card)
• Permanent Resident Card (both sides of the card)
• Canadian Citizenship Certificate (both pages)

Provide three references, ideally in a supervisory or employer role, who can speak to your personal qualities in an academic, volunteer, employment, or research environment. These references should be able to provide insights into your professional abilities, interpersonal skills, and suitability for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program.

When you enter your referees' contact information in the "Recommendation requests" section under the "Supplemental Items & Documents" tab, they will receive an automatic email prompting them to submit their recommendations. Your application will not be considered complete until all references have responded. Within this section, you can monitor the status of your recommendation letters, send reminders to your referees, or cancel and replace a request if necessary.

After all required supplemental items are submitted and your referees have responded, the application status on your "My Account" page will update to "Complete."

Note: It is your responsibility to follow up with your references to ensure they submit their letters promptly. The MPAS program office will not contact your references on your behalf.

Applicants must meet the prerequisite course requirements listed above. If you have completed courses not listed in our accepted prerequisites list that you would like to be considered, you must send an email request to mpas.admissions@usask.ca with a detailed course outline, including lab components.