Class & Degree Information

General information about the degree offered, the size and length of the program, whether the program can be pursued part-time, etc.

International Applicants

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.

Application Deadline

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:

• Submitted. The application must be submitted by the deadline date. Documents don't have to be received by CASPA by the deadline date.
• Complete. The application must be submitted and all transcripts, payments, and at least two letters of reference must be received by CASPA by the deadline date.
• Verified. The application must be submitted, complete, and the the GPA calculation must be completed by CASPA by the deadline date.

Deadlines for non-CASPA programs have different meanings depending on the program. Check the program's website for complete details.

Curriculum & Coursework Focus

Programs may design their individual courses or their entire curriculum around particular learning methodologies and styles. These include:

• Asynchronous Learning, a teaching method that uses online resources to facilitate information sharing outside the classroom.
• Case-Based Learning
• Collaborative or Team-Based Learning
• Distance or Online Learning
• Early Clinical Exposure
• Hybrid of Traditional & Case-Based Learning
• Organ-Based Learning or Systems-Based Learning
• Problem-Based Learning

Contact Information

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.

Tuition

Tuition listed is for the entire duration of the program. Some programs may include student fees and other costs into the tuition figure.

Standardized Exams

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.

Health Care Experience

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.

Minimum GPA

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.

Recommendation Letters

Programs may require recommendation letters from specific people: university professors, physician assistants that you've worked with, etc.

Supplemental Application

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.

Prerequisite Coursework

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.