BS/MS Early Entry Program

Exceptional students may be admitted to the PA Program without a bachelor’s degree. The university offers dual admission to both the PA Program and the biology major with a concentration in PA Studies. This program is limited to 5 seats per year.

Admission Requirements

• High school GPA of ³ 3.5 on a 4 point scale, or equivalent
• SAT score ³ 1250 or ACT score ³ 26
• 1-2 page paper about experiences shadowing a PA for a total of 10 hours
• 1-2 page paper about medical interest in voluntary work, organization activity or training
• 1 reference from a PA-C
• 1 reference from a physician
• Approval by the PA Admissions Committee after an interview
• Applications MUST be accepted by BOTH the university and the Department of PA Studies

Begin your application by contacting the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Admissions counselors will then direct your application to the Department of PA Studies for further review.

After enrollment into the university you will be assigned an advisor who will help you declare a Biology Major with a concentration in PA Studies. After completing the bachelor’s degree, you will proceed directly into the professional phase of PA Studies with no additional application process

Progression Standards

• 1000 hours of approved patient care experience prior to enrollment in the professional phase (master’s degree curriculum) of the PA Program
• BS degree must be completed prior to beginning the professional phase (master’s degree curriculum) of the PA Program
• All course grades beyond high school must be “C” or better
• Maintain an undergraduate GPA of ³ 3.5
• Students will have no disciplinary actions recorded by the Office of Student Life.
• Comply will all enrollment requirements of the professional phase (master’s degree curriculum) of the PA Program
• Submit a non-refundable tuition deposit by March 1 prior to enrolling in the Professional Phase (master’s degree curriculum) of the program.