University of Alabama at Birmingham Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Rubric-scored at CASPA/supplemental review and interview: academics (GPAs, grades, GRE percentiles, prereq completion), clinical experience (HCE preferred not required), personal statement, 3 LORs, supplemental/mission.

Min 3.0 cum/sci/prereq GPA; GRE required. Favored: AL residents, UAB alumni, veterans, first-gen, underserved/rural-committed. Avg 3.7/3.6 GPA, ~3,225 PCE hrs.

Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.

💬 How This Program Interviews

Interviews are held in November with decisions finalized in December. The program assesses candidates against program-specific rubrics at both application review and interview, though the rubrics themselves are not published. Notably, applicants who are not admitted can request interview feedback until April 1 each year.

Summarized from University of Alabama at Birmingham’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-07-25. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.

University of Alabama at Birmingham PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the UAB Physician Assistant Studies Program is to provide qualified individuals with the knowledge, skills, and judgment needed to assist physicians in the care of patients in surgical, acute-care, and medical settings.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: August
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 80 students
Seat Deposit: $1,000
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $72,097 (resident) · $175,022 (nonresident)
Resident tuition: $70,150 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $173,075 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 96%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 95%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

CASPA Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: August
Multiple Start Dates: May and August — August start: apply by August 1, 2026; May start: apply by October 1, 2026. Each cohort has its own CASPA deadline; confirm with the program.
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Submit
Fee: $75

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0
Prereq GPA: 3.0
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.70
- Science: 3.70
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: No Requirement
Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8-9 cr); General Biology (6-8 cr); Anatomy (3-4 cr); Physiology (3-4 cr); Microbiology (3-4 cr); General Psychology; Developmental Psychology (req or Abnormal Psych=req cr); Medical Terminology (2-3 cr); Statistics (3-4 cr) — No stated expiration

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 1000

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

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