Programs are accredited by ARC-PA. Please check the ARC-PA website for this program's accreditation status.
All programs operate in accordance with the ARC-PA Standards, but programs may focus on specific populations, regions, teaching methods, etc. In addition, each program is unique, and has some things that make it stand out from the other programs.
Mission | The mission of the Boston University School of Medicine PA Program is to educate physician assistants who will provide exceptional care for diverse populations of patients, including those from vulnerable communities, and to cultivate leaders. We value integrity, social justice, service, and are committed to developing a successful model for interprofessional education and clinical practice. |
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Notable Features | Masters thesis caring for vulnerable populations. |
Some programs offer a preprofessional degree designed to prepare students for a full professional PA program. Some programs also offer online masters programs designed to provide graduate education to someone with an undergraduate professional PA degree.
Preprofessional Degree | No |
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Online Masters Degree | No |
The program website and any social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) are maintained by the program.
Website | Visit site |
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Some programs have created support systems and pathways for veterans to help them more easily transition into civilian life and matriculate into PA school. These include:
Scholarships | |
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Clinical Partners | |
Special Admissions | — |
Veteran Faculty | — |
SOC Member | — |
Yellow Ribbon Program |
General information about the degree offered, the size and length of the program, whether the program can be pursued part-time, etc.
Degrees Offered | Masters |
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Bachelor Degree | Required |
Class Start Date | April 2021 |
Class Duration | 28 months |
Class Capacity | 30 students |
Campus | School of Medicine |
On-Campus Housing | Not available |
Part-Time Option | No |
Distance & Online Learning | No |
Accept Transfer Students |
No information provided
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Seat Deposit | $550 |
Some programs may accept applications from people who are not US citizens. International applicants may be required to submit educational documentation for review, demonstrate proficiency in English, and other additional requirements.
International students | Accepted |
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Additional information | More information |
Many programs are members of CASPA, the central application service for PA programs. Applications to these programs are submitted through the CASPA website. Applications to non-CASPA programs are submitted directly to the individual programs.
There are three kinds of CASPA program deadlines:
Deadlines for non-CASPA programs have different meanings depending on the program. Check the program's website for complete details.
CASPA Participant? | Yes |
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Application Deadline |
October 1, 2021
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Deadline Type |
Completed
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Programs may design their individual courses or their entire curriculum around particular learning methodologies and styles. These include:
Curriculum Design |
Collaborative or Team-Based Learning Early Clinical Exposure Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning |
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Course Design |
Case-Based Learning Collaborative or Team-Based Learning Early Clinical Exposure Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning |
Mailing address and other contact details for the admissions office. The admissions office may be in a different city and state than the program's main campus.
72 East Concord Street L805
Boston, MA 2118
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Phone | 617-358-9589 |
paoffice@bu.edu |
Tuition listed is for the entire duration of the program. Some programs may include student fees and other costs into the tuition figure.
Resident |
$103,000
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Nonresident |
$103,000
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Programs may require specific exams such as the GRE or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). If the program accepts the MCAT in place of the GRE, it is noted here. TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE requirements are for international or non-native English speaking applicants unless otherwise specified by the program. See the program's website for details.
GRE | Required — MCAT not accepted in place of GRE |
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TOEFL | Required (for international applicants) |
Other | IELTS for non-English language |
Programs may recommend or require health care experience. If health care experience is required, the program will specify the kinds of experiences that are acceptable and the minimum number of hours.
Experience |
No information provided
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Programs may require one or more of the following: a minimum overall GPA; a minimum GPA for prerequisite coursework; and a minimum GPA for science coursework. Programs calculuate minimum science GPAs differently, so details are provided if a minimum science GPA is required.
Overall GPA | No minimum |
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Prerequisite GPA | No minimum |
Science GPA | 3.0 |
Programs may require recommendation letters from specific people: university professors, physician assistants that you've worked with, etc.
Letters required | 3 |
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Anyone specific? | Academic reference, Employer/Supervisor, PA or physician |
Programs may require a supplemental application. This may be an application to the graduate school, or additional information that is not provided in the CASPA application.
Required | Yes |
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Deadline |
October 5, 2021
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Fee |
$45
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Link to Application |
No information provided
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Programs may have a number of specific required courses that applicants must complete prior to matriculating. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list of required coursework, but to identify some typical classes that are required by programs. For a complete list of prerequisites and course substitutions, visit the program's website.
Science Coursework |
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Name | Lower Level | Upper Level | Lab |
Anatomy | |||
Biology - Cell | |||
Biology - General | |||
Biology - Genetics | |||
Biology - Immunology | |||
Biology - Microbiology/Bacteriology | |||
Biology - Virology | |||
Chemistry - Biochemistry | |||
Chemistry - General | |||
Chemistry - Organic | |||
Nutrition | |||
Pharmacology | |||
Physics | |||
Physiology - General |