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PROGRAM PROFILE

Wagner College Physician Assistant Program

Staten Island, New York · Bachelor of Science + Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Continued accreditation ↗On campus ↗60 months ↗
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Application deadline Undergraduate direct-entry deadline
Tuition Resident Not publishedNonresident Not published
Fees not published
Full-program amount not published
Class size Not publishedThe current entering-class size is not published. Older official attrition data show a maximum of 40 and 39 entering students for the Class of 2021.
Program length 60 monthsFull program
GRE requirement No GRE for direct entryWagner admits this five-year BS/MS pathway through undergraduate admission; SAT/ACT are optional.
Patient-care minimum Not publishedNo minimum number of patient-care hours is published for undergraduate direct entry.
Overall GPA minimum 3.20 progression minimumCurrent degree guidance lists a 3.20 overall GPA for progression, not an external CASPA admission cutoff.
Science GPA minimum 3.00 progression minimumCurrent degree guidance lists a 3.00 semester/science GPA for progression, not an external CASPA admission cutoff.
PANCE pass rate 96%First-time pass rateFive-year first-time: 90%
U.S. News PA rank #183 (tie)2025 PA edition · Peer-assessed reputation
YOUR PROFILE & THIS PROGRAM

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THE PROGRAM

A closer look

Wagner College offers a five-year undergraduate direct-entry PA pathway. Review its progression rules and current program policies directly with the university.

60-month direct-entry pathwayNo GRE for direct entryNo current numeric requirement is published

Mission & approach

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Wagner College Physician Assistant Program
Wagner College Physician Assistant Program
BEYOND THE NUMBERS

Admissions insights

What this program looks for in applicants

Direct-entry BS/MS via interview; progression needs cum GPA >=3.2, sci/semester GPA >=3.0, prereq C+ each, 100 community-service hrs. Second-degree applicants interview pre-June PA phase, same standards. HCE recommended, not required.

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Program admissions information

How this program interviews

On-campus

Selected candidates in Wagner's BS/MS PA program are invited to interview on the Wagner College campus as part of the admissions process.

Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.

Program interview information
YOUR STARTING POINT

Admissions & prerequisites

Admission requirements

GRENo GRE for direct entryWagner admits this five-year BS/MS pathway through undergraduate admission; SAT/ACT are optional.
Patient careNo admission minimum publishedNo minimum number of patient-care hours is published for undergraduate direct entry.
Overall GPA3.20 progression minimumCurrent degree guidance lists a 3.20 overall GPA for progression, not an external CASPA admission cutoff.
Science GPA3.00 progression minimumCurrent degree guidance lists a 3.00 semester/science GPA for progression, not an external CASPA admission cutoff.
Recommendations2 first-year recommendationsFirst-year admission requires two recommendations plus the PA supplemental application and interview.
International applicantsConfirm pathway eligibilityNo international eligibility rule specific to this pathway is published. Check with the program.
English proficiencyConfirm with programNo English test rule specific to this pathway is published. Check with the program.

Prerequisite coursework

Named courses; credit minimums for individual courses are not published

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Choose one complete option in each group

Courses shown as alternatives in the table are not all required. Confirm the accepted route with the program.

  • Select two of General Pathology, Genetics and Microbiology: General Pathology + Genetics OR General Pathology + Microbiology OR Genetics + Microbiology
CourseCreditsLabMin grade
Human A&P I or AnatomyNot publishedNamed courses; credit minimums for individual courses are not publishedNot specifiedC+
Human A&P II or PhysiologyNot publishedNamed courses; credit minimums for individual courses are not publishedNot specifiedC+
General Chemistry INot publishedNamed courses; credit minimums for individual courses are not publishedNot specifiedC+
General Chemistry IINot publishedNamed courses; credit minimums for individual courses are not publishedNot specifiedC+
Organic Chemistry INot publishedNamed courses; credit minimums for individual courses are not publishedNot specifiedC+
Medical EthicsNot publishedNamed courses; credit minimums for individual courses are not publishedNot specifiedC+
Biostatistics and Experimental Design or StatisticsNot publishedNamed courses; credit minimums for individual courses are not publishedNot specifiedC+
General PathologyNot publishedNamed courses; credit minimums for individual courses are not publishedNot specifiedC+
GeneticsNot publishedNamed courses; credit minimums for individual courses are not publishedNot specifiedC+
MicrobiologyNot publishedNamed courses; credit minimums for individual courses are not publishedNot specifiedC+

Policies that can change your plan

Minimum grade
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Course age
10
AP and CLEP credit are treated the same way.
Yes
Pathway
Second-degree entry into BS/MS pathway; no advanced placement.

Second-degree applicants to the BS/MS pathway need a bachelor's degree or higher and must complete the listed prerequisites within the last ten years. High-school AP cannot fulfill these requirements. Minimum credits and lab requirements for individual courses are not specified. Current undergraduate BS/MS students take the same coursework but have separate progression and general-education requirements. Wagner degree units are not the same as semester-credit minimums.

When courses must be complete: The second-degree policy requires a prior degree and completed prerequisites. No allowance for pending courses is published.

Wagner College PA coursework requirements Checked 2026-09-25
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Dates & application steps

Application deadlineUndergraduate direct-entry deadline

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THE FINANCIAL PICTURE

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Published cost estimate

Full-program amount not published
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Tuition + required feesFull attendance estimate not recorded
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Wagner offers a five-year direct-entry BS/MS pathway but does not publish a current complete five-year or professional-phase total. Confirm the total bill for your cohort with the program.

HOW YOU’LL LEARN

Curriculum & clinical training

01First 2 years

Preprofessional preparation

Science and liberal-arts coursework precedes entry into the professional PA sequence.

02Next 12 months

Didactic PA study

Medical sciences and patient-care preparation begin the professional phase.

03Final 24 months

Clinical education and research

Supervised clinical experiences, advanced coursework and research complete the professional phase.

Five-year route: two preprofessional years followed by a 36-month professional PA program. The professional phase comprises 12 didactic and 24 clinical months.

Wagner College curriculum/program program page Checked 2026-09-26
WHO STUDIES HERE

The admitted class

Recorded average GPANot recorded
Recorded science GPANot recorded

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OUTCOMES & OVERSIGHT

The program’s track record

Graduate outcomes

PANCE pass rates

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  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 96%
  • Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 90%

Accreditation history

Continued
First accreditedApril 1996
Next reviewOctober 2029
ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory Checked 2026-09-26
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About the U.S. News rank

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