535 Watson Drive Claremont, California 91711
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Current, source-bound PA admissions requirements and program facts.
The mission of KGI’s future Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA) program is to develop high-quality physician assistants (PAs) who are dedicated to advancing healthcare through leadership, commitment to their communities, and the compassionate care of diverse populations.
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Holistic; capacity-to-succeed (GPA + PCE quality/hours), communication, PA commitment, KGI/Claremont alignment; preferences: first-gen, multilingual, perseverance/underserved, military, service, KGI/Claremont affiliation.
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Program admissions informationApplicants selected after holistic review of the CASPA application must complete a virtual interview over Zoom to be considered for admission. The page does not specify whether it is one-on-one or panel.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Anatomy with lab Standalone option: human anatomy covering all organ systems; course credit is counted within the required 8-credit A&P total. | Not publishedSemester hours (quarter-hour minimums also published) | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Human Physiology with lab Standalone option: human physiology covering all organ systems; course credit is counted within the required 8-credit A&P total. | Not publishedSemester hours (quarter-hour minimums also published) | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Full Anatomy & Physiology sequence with lab2 course(s) Two courses total; minimum 8 semester credits (10 quarter hours). Human anatomy/physiology must be the primary syllabus focus. | 8Semester hours (quarter-hour minimums also published) | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
MicrobiologyCourse notes & alternativesMinimum 3 semester or 4 quarter hours. Must cover bacteria, viruses, and fungi; general or medical microbiology preferred. Lab not required. | 3Semester hours (quarter-hour minimums also published) | Not required | C | Sign in to plan |
Medical TerminologyCourse notes & alternativesMinimum 1 semester or 1.5 quarter hours; must be a comprehensive course covering word elements and terminology for the body as a whole. | 1Semester hours (quarter-hour minimums also published) | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
General or Inorganic Chemistry with labCourse notes & alternativesOne semester; minimum 4 semester or 5 quarter hours. An overview course combining inorganic/organic/biochemistry is not accepted. | 4Semester hours (quarter-hour minimums also published) | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Organic Chemistry One semester; minimum 3 semester or 4 quarter hours; no lab required. A combined Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry course may satisfy this row, but an inorganic/organic/biochemistry overview does not. | 3Semester hours (quarter-hour minimums also published) | Not required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Biochemistry Alternative to Organic Chemistry; minimum 3 semester or 4 quarter hours; no lab required. Combined Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry course accepted; general chemistry does not satisfy this row. | 3Semester hours (quarter-hour minimums also published) | Not required | C | Sign in to plan |
Statistics or BiostatisticsCourse notes & alternativesMinimum 3 semester or 4 quarter hours. Math or psychology department accepted; other departments case by case. | 3Semester hours (quarter-hour minimums also published) | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
KGI's 2026–2027 official guide is dated May 1, 2026. Foundational A&P courses/labs are strongly recommended in person and within three years, but this is preparation guidance rather than the stated 10-year eligibility limit. AP/CLEP/IB not accepted for prerequisites.
When courses must be complete: C or better, within 10 years of application deadline; up to two outstanding totaling ≤8 semester hours / 12 quarter hours at application, all completed by June 15 of enrollment year.
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Eighty-four credits use active and interprofessional learning, with early clinical exposure before rotations.
Forty credits include eight six-week rotations: seven core experiences and one elective. Campus callbacks include examinations and case presentations.
The current KGI program is 28 months, seven semesters and 124 credits. Clinical facilities are described in Southern California.
Cohort year and experience averages need verification.
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.
No 5-year average yet - only TWO graduating cohorts (2024-2025); 96% first-time across all two (75/78)
Program reporting year not recorded; direct comparison unavailable.
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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Unpublished policies and unverified cohort statistics are left open for confirmation.
