Rosalind Franklin University 3333 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL 60064
42.30277130443738, -87.85804506957548
North Chicago, Illinois · Masters
A 24-month Illinois PA program with a 67-student class, May start, and no required patient-care minimum.
To educate and prepare competent, compassionate, ethical PA leaders who, as integral members of the interprofessional healthcare team, provide quality patient-centered care.
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Holistic/comprehensive: academic achievement, volunteer & leadership experience, patient care experience, LORs, personal statement, commitment to PA profession and community, connection to mission/values; upward GPA trend in last 60 science credits; special consideration for socially-disadvantaged, first-generation, and honorably-discharged military applicants
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| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade | Your coursework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Human Anatomy | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Human Physiology | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Combined A&P I | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Combined A&P II | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Microbiology | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | C | Sign in to plan |
Science labs are recommended, not required. Two outstanding courses at most. Required courses should be within ten years; combined A&P must satisfy the published sequence/credit interpretation.
CASPA application deadline is December 1; the supplemental fee is due December 7 for May 2027 matriculation.
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Published nonresident full-program tuition
Published full-program tuition is $119,087. Required fees add $3,255 for a $122,342 direct program total; living and personal costs are separate.
Four quarters of medical science, clinical skills and professional coursework.
Six six-week core rotations and two six-week electives; students complete a master’s project and return for summative assessment.
24 months and 147 quarter credits. RFU arranges approved sites; some placements require travel or temporary relocation at the student’s expense.
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| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering class of 2025 | 3.56 | 3.51 | Not recorded |
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