University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic review by PA faculty committee: overall & science GPA, prerequisite coursework, graduate coursework, reference letters, personal statement, Casper, personal qualifications.

Goal: 20%+ pool from underrepresented/first-gen/military/economically disadvantaged/medically underserved backgrounds.

Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.

💬 How This Program Interviews

Format: Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Where: On campus

A modified MMI: four separate six-minute one-on-one interviews, with two minutes to read a scenario before each one. Held in person on the UTMB campus, usually on Fridays, September through December. The program strongly discourages rescheduling.

Summarized from University of Texas – Medical Branch at Galveston’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-07-25. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston PA Program Mission Statement

To develop and graduate academically and clinically exceptional physician assistants.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Galveston, Texas
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: July
Class Duration: 26 months
Class Capacity: 99 students
Seat Deposit: $1,000
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $54,905 (resident) · $104,090 (nonresident)
Resident tuition: $40,704 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $89,888 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 87%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 89%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: September
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified by deadline
Fee: $35

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.72
- Science: 3.62
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)
Prerequisite Coursework: Organic Chemistry (4 cr); Biochemistry (3 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (4 cr); Genetics (3 cr); Social Science (3 cr); Medical Terminology (1 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 10 years

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 1000

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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