Wichita State University Physician Assistant Program
Wichita, Kansas · Master of Physician Associate
Tuition + fees $63,787
Class beginning June 2027 · 93 credits
A closer look
A 26-month program in Wichita focused on Kansas communities, rural health, and evidence-based physician associate practice.
Mission & approach
Prepare physician associates to serve Kansas and surrounding communities through rigorous education, clinical training, and a commitment to underserved populations.
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What this program looks for in applicants
Min 3.0 overall & science GPA; completion of core science prerequisites with C- or better; GRE not considered; PCE/HCE optional but evaluated in context; 3 LOR. Mission emphasis on Kansas/rural/underserved (46% primary care, 45% rural outcomes).
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Program admissions informationHow this program interviews
On interview day candidates interview with a faculty member and a PA alumnus together, and two interview days are held in November. The page does not say whether interviews are on campus or virtual.
Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationAdmissions & prerequisites
Admission requirements
Prerequisite coursework
Amounts are in semester credits where listed; otherwise they are semester courses. Quarter-hour equivalents appear in the notes.Review 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.
- Human Anatomy and Physiology: separate courses or combined A&P sequence (8 semester credits total): Human Anatomy with lab + Human Physiology OR Combined Human Anatomy and Physiology sequence
- Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry: Organic Chemistry OR Biochemistry
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Anatomy with lab Combined Anatomy plus Physiology minimum 8 semester credits / 12 quarter hours starting with the 2026 application cycle. | Not publishedAmounts are in semester credits where listed; otherwise they are semester courses. Quarter-hour equivalents appear in the notes. | Required | C- |
| Human Physiology Anatomy plus Physiology minimum 8 semester credits / 12 quarter hours; human systems required. | Not publishedAmounts are in semester credits where listed; otherwise they are semester courses. Quarter-hour equivalents appear in the notes. | Not required | C- |
| Combined Human Anatomy and Physiology sequence2 course(s) 12 quarter hours; anatomy lab required; complete A&P I and II. | 8Amounts are in semester credits where listed; otherwise they are semester courses. Quarter-hour equivalents appear in the notes. | Required | C- |
General Chemistry I with lab1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne semester or at least 4.5 quarter hours; introductory chemistry excluded. | Not publishedAmounts are in semester credits where listed; otherwise they are semester courses. Quarter-hour equivalents appear in the notes. | Required | C- |
General Chemistry II with lab1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne semester or at least 4.5 quarter hours; introductory chemistry excluded. | Not publishedAmounts are in semester credits where listed; otherwise they are semester courses. Quarter-hour equivalents appear in the notes. | Required | C- |
| Organic Chemistry1 course(s) One semester or at least 4.5 quarter hours. | Not publishedAmounts are in semester credits where listed; otherwise they are semester courses. Quarter-hour equivalents appear in the notes. | Not required | C- |
| Biochemistry1 course(s) One semester or at least 4.5 quarter hours. | Not publishedAmounts are in semester credits where listed; otherwise they are semester courses. Quarter-hour equivalents appear in the notes. | Not required | C- |
General or higher-level Biology covering human systems1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne semester or at least 4.5 quarter hours. | Not publishedAmounts are in semester credits where listed; otherwise they are semester courses. Quarter-hour equivalents appear in the notes. | Not required | C- |
Microbiology with lab1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne semester or at least 4.5 quarter hours. | Not publishedAmounts are in semester credits where listed; otherwise they are semester courses. Quarter-hour equivalents appear in the notes. | Required | C- |
Genetics1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne semester or at least 4.5 quarter hours; general/advanced, human/non-human accepted. | Not publishedAmounts are in semester credits where listed; otherwise they are semester courses. Quarter-hour equivalents appear in the notes. | Not required | C- |
Medical TerminologyCourse notes & alternatives1–3 semester credits or at least 1.5 quarter hours. | 1Amounts are in semester credits where listed; otherwise they are semester courses. Quarter-hour equivalents appear in the notes. | Not specified | C- |
Elementary or higher-level Statistics1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne semester or 4.5 quarter hours. | Not publishedAmounts are in semester credits where listed; otherwise they are semester courses. Quarter-hour equivalents appear in the notes. | Not specified | C- |
General or higher-level Psychology1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne semester or at least 4.5 quarter hours. | Not publishedAmounts are in semester credits where listed; otherwise they are semester courses. Quarter-hour equivalents appear in the notes. | Not specified | C- |
Policies that can change your plan
- Current A&P requirement
- Anatomy and Physiology: 8 semester credits starting with the 2026 application cycle.
- Future requirement
- Pharmacology becomes required beginning with the 2028 application cycle. It is not required for the current cycle.
Anatomy and Physiology must be less than ten years old; other prerequisites have no time limit. Core science GPA minimum is 3.0. Coursework and labs, online or in person, are accepted at accredited U.S. colleges. AP credit is accepted only for Medical Terminology, Psychology and Statistics, with a score of at least 3. Pass/fail grades from Spring 2020 are accepted. Pharmacology is strongly recommended now and becomes required beginning with the 2028 application cycle (one semester / 4.5 quarter hours). Pathophysiology and extra A&P, Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry are recommended. Anatomy and Physiology requires eight credits for the 2026 cycle.
When courses must be complete: All core sciences must be complete, with letter grades on official transcripts, when CASPA verifies your application. Medical Terminology, Statistics and Psychology may still be in progress but must be finished before the program begins. The admission requirements say they must be completed by mid-May if you are offered a seat, while the FAQ says by the time classes begin in early June, so plan for mid-May and confirm with the program.
Dates & application steps
The prior-cycle deadline of 2026-09-01 has passed; the next deadline is not published.
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Published cost estimate
Class beginning June 2027 · 93 creditsPublished nonresident full-program tuition
Tuition is $34,217 for residents and $84,034 for nonresidents. The tuition-plus-fees total includes estimated required fees; living expenses are extra.
Curriculum & clinical training
Didactic instruction
Basic and clinical sciences, diagnostics, research methods, ethics and preventive medicine.
Clinical and research training
Supervised clinical experiences and integrated research prepare students for generalist practice.
Clinical placements may include rural, urban and underserved communities.
The admitted class
Accepted students (year not stated)
Published class statisticsThe average GPA of accepted students is 3.70, compared with 3.50 for applicants. No class year or GPA calculation method is stated, and science GPA is not given. The figures may cover selected, admitted or matriculated students at Wichita State University.
Compare published cohorts
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accepted students (year not stated) | 3.70Mean GPA (calculation method not stated) | Not recordedAverage science GPA: not published. | Not recordedPatient-care hours: not published. |
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The program’s track record
Graduate outcomes
PANCE pass rates
See first-time program performance with clearly dated national context.
- First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
- Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 97%
Accreditation history
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- Wichita State University curriculum
- ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory
- Wichita State PA program
- Wichita State PA admission and cost information
- Wichita State University program page-qualified class profile
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