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Mission & approach
To be the spark that ignites Christ-centered medical practice through excellence in education, meaningful engagement, and empowerment of students.
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What this program looks for in applicants
Holistic review of application, interview, and rubric: academics + relevant experience, communication, LORs, problem-solving, professionalism, work experience, degree earned, research, volunteerism, interview, attitude. Multilingual (advanced/fluent) advantaged; exceeding minimums earns weighting. No GRE/PA-CAT. Patient-contact required (no set minimum).
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Program admissions informationHow this program interviews
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Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
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Admission requirements
Prerequisite coursework
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Courses shown as alternatives in the table are not all required. Confirm the accepted route with the program.
- Anatomy and physiology pathway: Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II sequence OR Human Anatomy with lab OR Human Physiology with lab
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II sequence2 course(s) Minimum 8 credits in a two-course sequence with lab. A single 4-credit Human Anatomy with lab OR a single 4-credit Human Physiology with lab can fulfill the same prerequisite. | 8Semester credits | Required | C |
| Human Anatomy with lab1 course(s) Single-course 4-credit alternative to the two-course A&P sequence. | 4Semester credits | Required | C |
| Human Physiology with lab1 course(s) Single-course 4-credit alternative to the two-course A&P sequence. | 4Semester credits | Required | C |
Biology for science majorsCourse notes & alternatives8 credits minimum with associated laboratory experience. Introductory or survey-type courses do not satisfy this requirement. | 8Semester credits | Required | C |
MicrobiologyCourse notes & alternatives3 credits minimum, with associated lab work if applicable. Lab is not required for every course. | 3Semester credits | Not specified | C |
General Chemistry ICourse notes & alternatives4 credits minimum with associated laboratory experience. Organic Chemistry I or other upper-level chemistry may map to this requirement. | 4Semester credits | Required | C |
General Chemistry IICourse notes & alternatives4 credits minimum with associated laboratory experience. Organic Chemistry II or other upper-level chemistry may map to this requirement. | 4Semester credits | Required | C |
PsychologyCourse notes & alternatives3 credits; General, Abnormal, or Developmental Psychology accepted. AP/CLEP credit is accepted for this prerequisite only. | 3Semester credits | Not specified | C |
Statistics or BiostatisticsCourse notes & alternatives3 credits minimum; calculus or other mathematics does not fulfill this requirement. | 3Semester credits | Not specified | C |
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- Course recency
- All prerequisites must be within 10 calendar years of planned matriculation.
- Course completion
- Complete by the end of the spring semester before fall matriculation; at most two prerequisites outstanding at application.
- Course grade
- C or better.
- How chemistry courses count
- Organic Chemistry I may count as General Chemistry I. Organic Chemistry II or another upper-level chemistry course may count as General Chemistry II. It is not stated that one course can satisfy both.
- Microbiology lab
- Associated lab work is needed if applicable; lab is not required for every course.
These criteria apply to the 2026–2027 admissions cycle. The one-course A&P alternatives are not extra courses required on top of the two-course sequence.
When courses must be complete: All courses completed by end of spring semester preceding fall matriculation; at most two outstanding at application.
Dates & application steps
Your application must be verified by the deadline.
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Curriculum & clinical training
Didactic study
Anatomy, clinical reasoning, medicine, pharmacology, assessment, diagnostic methods, and advanced skills lead into specialty preparation.
Clinical education
Seven core specialty experiences and one elective are accompanied by a professional practicum.
The full-time, in-person program requires 131 credits over 28 months. Students may travel beyond commuting distance for one or two clinical experiences and are responsible for associated housing and travel.
The admitted class
Cohort entering Fall 2026
Published class statisticsEntering cohort at Lipscomb University
Compare published cohorts
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort entering Fall 2026 | 3.88Average Cumulative GPA | 3.85Mean Overall Science GPA | 2,142Average Patient Care Experience Hours |
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The program’s track record
Graduate outcomes
PANCE pass rates
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- First-time PANCE pass rate: 98%
- Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 96%
Accreditation history
ContinuedSources you can open
Links to the program’s own pages and the official directories we use.
- Lipscomb PA Studies admissions requirements, 2026–2027 cycle
- PA School Finder deadline record
- ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory
- PA School Finder contact record
- Program contact page
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