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Current, source-bound PA admissions requirements and program facts.
The mission of the PA Program at Assumption University embodies the principles of Catholic social teaching, emphasizing the value and dignity of human life, compassion, and empathy, preparing our graduates to provide exceptional, ethical, patient-centered care with a focus on life-long learning, leadership, and service to individuals, families, and diverse communities. Our educational environment fosters the development of confident, competent graduates who practice medical care in a collaborative environment
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Holistic review weighing overall & prerequisite GPA, direct PCE (hours/setting/role), alignment with program mission (supplemental application weighted heavily), employment/leadership/service, essay, and 3 LORs. Assumption degree-holders meeting all requirements get a guaranteed interview. Rolling admissions. (assumption.edu PA studies)
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Program admissions informationCandidates attend a full interview day on campus that includes a program overview, facility tour, and Q&A with current students, after which the Admissions Committee decides among accept, waitlist, or decline.
Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationReview each course, its lab, and the program’s policies. Your links are planning records; the program decides equivalency.
Courses shown as alternatives in the table are not all required. Confirm the accepted route with the program.
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade | Your coursework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Biology with labCourse notes & alternatives8 semester hours with lab. The program does not specify the component course count or sequence; confirm course equivalency. | 8Semester hours | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
Chemistry with labCourse notes & alternatives8 semester hours with lab. The program does not specify the component course count, sequence, or chemistry course titles; confirm equivalency. | 8Semester hours | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Biochemistry1 course(s) One 3-semester-hour course may satisfy the Biochemistry OR Organic Chemistry OR Cell-Molecular Biology requirement. Biochemistry is encouraged. Lab status is not stated. | 3Semester hours | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
| Organic Chemistry1 course(s) One 3-semester-hour course may satisfy the Biochemistry OR Organic Chemistry OR Cell-Molecular Biology requirement. Lab status is not stated. | 3Semester hours | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
| Cell-Molecular Biology1 course(s) One 3-semester-hour course may satisfy the Biochemistry OR Organic Chemistry OR Cell-Molecular Biology requirement. Lab status is not stated. | 3Semester hours | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed. |
| Human Anatomy with lab1 course(s) 4 semester hours with lab. The program recommends retaking A&P if completed more than 10 years ago; this is not a hard expiration. | 4Semester hours | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Human Physiology with lab1 course(s) 4 semester hours with lab. The program recommends retaking A&P if completed more than 10 years ago; this is not a hard expiration. | 4Semester hours | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Combined Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs2 course(s) PAEA program-provided record allows a combined A&P I and II sequence with labs instead of separate 4-semester-hour Human Anatomy and Human Physiology courses. The combined-sequence credit total and individual allocation are not separately stated; confirm equivalency with the program. | Not publishedSemester hours | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
Microbiology1 course(s)Course notes & alternatives3 semester hours. Lab is encouraged, not required. | 3Semester hours | Preferred | C | Sign in to plan |
Psychology1 course(s)Course notes & alternatives3 semester hours. The program does not specify a psychology subtype; confirm course equivalency. | 3Semester hours | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
Statistics1 course(s)Course notes & alternatives3 semester hours. | 3Semester hours | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
Courses and credits do not expire. Retaking Anatomy and Physiology after 10 years is recommended, not required. The program director decides course equivalency and welcomes syllabi; confirm a combined A&P sequence and its credit equivalency. AP and CLEP credit do not fulfill prerequisites. For January 2027 entry, all admission requirements must be met by the October 1, 2026 completed-and-verified CASPA deadline.
When courses must be complete: For the January 2027 entering class, all admission requirements, including prerequisite coursework, must be met by October 1, 2026; CASPA must be complete and verified by 11:59 p.m. ET.
CASPA must be verified by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 1, 2026, for January 2027 entry (Class of 2029). Submit early enough for payments, transcripts and evaluations to be received and verified.
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$132,545 is $129,500 published full-program tuition plus $3,045 in reviewed academic fees. It excludes equipment, apparel, books, waivable health insurance, and living costs. Assumption separately publishes a broader $147,002.77 tuition-and-fees estimate; that estimate includes some waivable and indirect items.
Four terms cover medical science, clinical diagnosis, procedures, pharmacology and professional practice; instruction is mainly in person.
Five-week experiences include core disciplines, orthopedics, dermatology, eye/ENT care and two electives, with readiness-for-practice training.
The curriculum totals 141 credits. The program coordinates sites and preceptors; student suggestions require approval. Clinical instruction is mainly in person, with specified telemedicine exceptions.
The program-supplied PAEA directory reports matriculant overall GPA 3.56 and science GPA 3.54 without identifying a cohort year. The directory was captured September 24, 2026; this is not a newly verified current-cohort profile.
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program-reported matriculant profile · cohort year not identified | 3.56Program-reported matriculant overall GPA | 3.54Program-reported matriculant science GPA | Not recordedPatient-care hours — not recorded for this profile |
Published class statistics describe the named cohort or population. They are not admission minimums or acceptance probabilities.
Graduate outcomes
See first-time program performance with clearly dated national context.
First-time program results are not yet available; no graduates have been reported.
Five-year first-time results are not yet available.
A complete dated action history has not been added to this record.
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The U.S. News PA rank uses the 2025 PA edition, matched to the listed program and campus. It reflects peer-assessed reputation, not admissions odds or a personal fit score. Programs without a separate entry are labeled “Unranked.”
Unpublished policies and unverified cohort statistics are left open for confirmation.
