Faulkner University 5445 Atlanta Highway Montgomery, Alabama 36109
32.381958547661, -86.213405039455
Montgomery, Alabama · Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
A Christian PA program in Montgomery with classroom and simulation learning, interprofessional education and nine clinical rotations.
The mission of the Faulkner University Physician Assistant program is to train competent and caring medical professionals, in a Christian environment, to address the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals in the communities where they live and work.
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Uses admissions and interview rubrics. Mission alignment, Faulkner ties, strong GPAs, additional science coursework and experience can enhance applications; these preferences are distinct from requirements.
Summarized from the program’s admissions information. Confirm current selection criteria with the program.
Program admissions informationProgram faculty panel; may include community providers and other CHS faculty/staff.
Source checked Sep 13, 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.
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade | Your coursework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General biology with labCourse notes & alternativesUpper-level biology may replace one general biology course. | 7–8Credit hours; quarter-hour sufficiency reviewed individually | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Microbiology with lab | 4Credit hours; quarter-hour sufficiency reviewed individually | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
General chemistry with labCourse notes & alternativesUpper-level biology may replace one general chemistry course. | 8Credit hours; quarter-hour sufficiency reviewed individually | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
StatisticsCourse notes & alternativesMath or psychology department; business statistics not accepted. | 3Credit hours; quarter-hour sufficiency reviewed individually | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
PsychologyCourse notes & alternativesGeneral, developmental or abnormal; psychology department. | 3Credit hours; quarter-hour sufficiency reviewed individually | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
Medical terminologyCourse notes & alternativesProgram says1 credit; PAEA says3. Confirm exact minimum; may be pending in addition to two other courses. | Not publishedCredit hours; quarter-hour sufficiency reviewed individually | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
When courses must be complete: Bachelor’s degree and outstanding prerequisites must be complete by August 1 of matriculation year.
This regular deadline has passed. April 1 2027 is a conditional late deadline only if seats remain.
Priority eligibility criteria apply.
Late applications are considered only if seats remain. Confirm availability directly with admissions.
PAEA gives this exact date; program says August 1 of matriculation year.
PAEA says August 2027; program FAQ says orientation in September. No exact start day established.
Basis: $920 credit × 116 required credits · rate-based projection · high confidence
Official program estimate: $920 ×116 credits = $106,720 tuition; general fee $350 ×7 = $2,450; clinical fee $1,690 ×7 = $11,830. Total $121,000. A separate header says fees $1,960/semester, inconsistent with the itemized $2,040/semester. PAEA lists $104,400 tuition without matching cost period. Confirm a current written quote before comparing costs.
Semesters1–4 on campus in Montgomery, with lectures, cases, teams and simulation.
Semesters5–7 at clinical sites; nine rotations, including two electives. Some professional-development courses are hybrid.
The program reports 28 months and 116 credits; PAEA lists 27 months. Confirm the current schedule with the program. Most clinical sites are within 70 miles of Montgomery, with some in other states; students retain Montgomery-area housing and should budget for travel.
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2022 | 3.42 | 3.30 | 3,724 |
| Class of 2023 | 3.54 | 3.41 | 3,131 |
| Class of 2024 | 3.50 | 3.32 | 2,562 |
| Class of 2026 | 3.55 | 3.28 | 3,555 |
| Class of 2027 | 3.59 | 3.47 | 3,008 |
Published table describes accepted-student statistics grouped by graduating class. No class 2025; these are not current minimums.
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.
Class 2024 first-time PANCE40/44 (91% rounded), class 2023 41/46 (89%), class 2022 28/33 (85%). NCCPA report printed July 15 2025. Three cohorts only; no graduating class 2025; not a five-year average.
Program reporting year not recorded; direct comparison unavailable.
Five-year first-time results are not yet available.
Granted following final provisional and probation review; current status is Continued.
ARC-PA accepted requested clinical learning-outcome monitoring report; no further information requested.
ARC-PA current history header and directory say January 2035. Program page and March 2025 action paragraph say March 2035; preserve accreditor current header date.
Follow the source for the policy or cohort you are reviewing. A check date is separate from the year a figure describes.
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.
