This document outlines the application requirements for 10 Physician Assistant programs. Generally, the requirements include completing a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0, particularly in science courses. Common prerequisite courses include biology, chemistry, physiology, anatomy, microbiology, English, psychology/sociology, medical terminology, statistics, and calculus. Most programs also require healthcare experience hours and letters of recommendation. Application is through the centralized CASPA system with some schools requiring supplemental applications as well.

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2. Long Island University PA Program
• A cumulative grade-point average of
3.0.
• A cumulative grade-point average in
the prerequisite courses of 3.0.
• A personal statement
• Breadth and amount of patient care
experience.
• Three satisfactory recommendations
included in the CASPA application.
• Completion of course work and
above criteria within a specified time
limit
• Completion of the GRE.
• recommendation for acceptance
from the Division of Physician
Assistant Studies Admissions
Committee.
Application Requirements

3. Le Moyne College PA Program
• A baccalaureate degree from an
accredited institution.
• GPA of at least 3.0 or better in science
courses,
• Completion of the following courses:
• 2 semesters biology for science majors.
• 4 additional upper level biology
courses
• 2 semesters general chemistry
• 1 semester organic chemistry or
biochemistry
• 2 semesters selected from the
following: statistics, calculus or
physics
• 2 semesters social science
• 1 semester English composition
• Health care experience
Application Requirements

4. Albany Medical College PA Program
• Students must have a GPA of 3.20 or
higher
• Must complete 2 semesters each of
general chemistry and biology
• Must complete 1 semester each of
physiology and human anatomy
• Enroll a full course load (as specified
by the University)
• Finish all prerequisite courses
Application Requirements
http://www.paprograms.org/why-albany-
medical-college-pa-programs/

5. Duke PA Program
• Complete The Following 8
Prerequisite Studies
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Microbiology
• Other Biology course (student’s
choice)
• Second other Biology course
(student’s choice)
• Chemistry Course with laboratory
(student’s choice)
• Second Chemistry Course with
laboratory (student’s choice)
• Statistics
Application Requirements
http://www.paprograms.org/duke-pa-
program-requirements/

6. Midwestern University PA Program
• Applications must be coursed
through the CASPA
• Overall GPA of 2.75 on a scale of
4.00
• Prerequisite courses must have a “C
“ average on the following subjects:
• Biology
• General Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• (Math (Algebra of higher)
• English Composition
• Social Behavioral Sciences
• Biochemistry
• Statistics
Application Requirements
www.paprograms.org/midwestern-university-pa-program

7. George Washington University PA Program
Applying for the George Washington
University PA program requires the
accomplishments of specific
requirements and prerequisite
courses. Like other member schools
with PA programs, the University of
Washington PA program requires
applicants to course their
applications through the CASPA and
likewise submit an online GW
supplemental application directed to
the Health Science Office of
Admissions.
Application Requirements
www.paprograms.org/george-washington-university-pa-program

8. Hofstra University PA Program
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2;
• Cumulative science GPA of 3.2;
• Complete all prerequisite
coursework;
• Personal essay;
• Two letters of recommendation;
• Documentation of 50 hours of
health-care experience;
• Successful completion of a
background check.
• International students must take
the TOEFL exam.
Application Requirements

9. Daemen College PA Program
• Baccalaureate Degree (any discipline)
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or better. (average
of accepted students generally > 3.5)
• No more than two grades below C in
any college level course
• 8 credits of Biology with lab
• 8 credits of General Chemistry
• 3 credits of Calculus
• 9 credits of Psychology and/or
Sociology
• 120 hours of direct patient contact
experience (see definition)
• TOEFL, if applicable
Application Requirements

10. Charles R Drew University PA Program
• Baccalaureate Degree.
• Transcripts
• General Biology with lab (8 units)
• Microbiology with lab (4 units)
• Human Anatomy with lab (4 units)
• Human Physiology with lab (4 units)
• Combined Human Anatomy and
Physiology (8 units)
• Introduction to Statistics or
Biostatistics (3 units)
• College Algebra or higher (3 units)
• English Composition (6 units)
• Behavioral Sciences (6 units)
• Medical Terminology (3 units)
• TOEFL
Application Requirements

11. Samuel Merritt University PA Program
• Baccalaureate Degree.
• A preferred minimum cumulative GPA
of 3.0 as calculated by CASPA.
• A preferred minimum science GPA of
3.0 as calculated by CASPA.
• General Biology with lab (8 units)
• TOEFL
• Prerequisite courses
• Biological Sciences
• Statistics
• Inorganic/General Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Health Care Experience
Application Requirements

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