Anesthesiologist assistant programs

UTHealth Houston anesthesiologist assistant program

MSA · Houston, Texas

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DegreeMSA
Length28 months
StartsAugust
StatusAccredited (initial)
Class size35 (inaugural class, 2024)
TuitionNot published

Master of Science in Anesthesia (MSA) is offered by UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School in Houston, Texas. Texas authorizes CAAs to practice.

PrerequisitesBachelor's, GPA>=3.0; Bio I-II, Chem I-II, Physics I-II, Org Chem I, A&P, Calculus I, English (B or better, within 7 yrs)
Admission testMCAT preferred (min 498) or GRE (min 309), within 3 yrs
Application systemCASAA
DeadlineRolling; interviews Oct-Feb
Tuition basisPer credit hour (amounts via Office of Bursar); ~$20,000+ extra for out-of-area rotations

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Source: program website, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the program.