Good news: not every PA school requires organic chemistry. The programs below don't list it as a prerequisite. One catch before you skip it: some of these schools require biochemistry instead, and most colleges make organic chemistry a prerequisite for biochem. If you want to avoid both, start with PA schools that require neither organic chemistry nor biochemistry. Prerequisites change from cycle to cycle, so confirm each program's current course list on its website before you register for classes. Want to see where you can apply with the courses you have? Try the free PA Program Match check. Related filters: Biochemistry accepted instead of organic chemistry · Organic chemistry required

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Arizona School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program

Arizona School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class size large (> 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours HCE ≥ 80 Hours

ATSU Arizona PA program in Mesa: 500 patient-contact hours, 3.0 overall/science GPA, no GRE; $124,378 Class of 2028 tuition, fees separate.

Address: Arizona School of Health Sciences 5850 E Still Circle Mesa, Arizona 85206
Web: Arizona School of Health Sciences PA Program Website
Augsburg University Physician Assistant Program

Augsburg University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline August Application Deadline CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE ≥ 80 Hours International Applicants

Augsburg University PA Program (Minneapolis, MN): 27-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $108,225 tuition, 89% 5-yr PANCE, August CASPA deadline.

Address: 2211 Riverside Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454
Web: Augsburg PA Program Website
Bethel University (TN) Physician Assistant Program

Bethel University (TN) Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Probationary Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline October Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted < 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Bethel University Tennessee PA: nine prerequisite courses, no hard GPA or patient-care-hour minimum, October 2026 verified deadline, and tuition.

Address: Bethel University (TN) 302 B Tyson Avenue Paris, Tennessee 38242
Web: Bethel University (TN) PA Program Website
Carroll University Physician Assistant Program

Carroll University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline October Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Carroll University PA program: October 1 deadline, GRE and GPA requirements, and $118,740 estimated 2027–29 tuition plus program fees.

Address: Carroll University 100 North East Avenue Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186
Web: Carroll University PA Program Website
Central Michigan University Physician Assistant Program

Central Michigan University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class size large (> 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours

Central Michigan University PA program: 3.0 cumulative GPA, 500 paid direct-care hours, 60-seat maximum; $116,400 direct cost displayed.

Address: Central Michigan University 1280 E. Campus Drive HPB 1212 Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Web: Central Michigan University PA Program Website
Chapman University Physician Assistant Program

Chapman University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE ≥ 80 Hours International Applicants Organic Chemistry Requirement

Chapman University PA program: 3.2 overall/science GPA, 1,000 direct-contact hours, required GRE and 2 recommendations. Review costs and 98% PANCE.

Address: Chapman University One University Avenue Orange, CA 92866
Web: Chapman University PA Program Website
Charles R. Drew University Physician Assistant Program

Charles R. Drew University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline September Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted < 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Charles R. Drew University PA program: 3.0 overall/science GPA, no required PCE (>2,000 preferred), no GRE and 3 recommendations. Review outcomes.

Address: Charles R. Drew University 1731 E. 120th Street Los Angeles, CA 90059
Web: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science PA Program Website
Colorado Mesa University Physician Assistant Program

Colorado Mesa University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline September Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Colorado Mesa University PA Program (Grand Junction, CO): 28-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $83,400 resident tuition, 97% 5-yr PANCE.

Address: 1100 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501
Web: Colorado Mesa University PA Program Website
Dominican University of California Physician Assistant Program

Dominican University of California Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline October Application Deadline CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours HCE ≥ 80 Hours

Dominican University of California PA Program (San Rafael, CA): 28-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $154,520 tuition, 88% 5-yr PANCE, October CASPA deadline.

Address: Dominican University of California 50 Acacia Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901
Web: Dominican University of California PA Program Website
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Drexel University Physician Assistant Program

Drexel University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Probationary Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class size large (> 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours

Drexel PA program: 500 direct-care hours, 3.0 overall/science GPAs; $121,842 projected 27-month tuition and required fees at 2026–27 rates.

Address: Drexel University 60 N. 36th St rn Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
Web: Drexel University PA Program Website
Duke University Medical Center Physician Assistant Program

Duke University Medical Center Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline September Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class size large (> 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Not Required GRE Requirements GRE Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE ≥ 80 Hours

Duke University Medical Center PA Program (Durham, NC): 24-month Masters, $110,654 tuition, 93% 5-yr PANCE, September CASPA deadline.

Address: 800 S. Duke St. Durham, NC 27701
Web: Duke University Medical Center PA Program Website
Duquesne University Physician Assistant Program

Duquesne University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline November Application Deadline CASPA Participation Not a CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree Direct Entry PA Programs English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Not Required Faith-based GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Duquesne University five-year direct-entry PA program: November 15 undergraduate deadline, two recommendations, and $351,052 published five-year tuition.

Address: Duquesne University 600 Forbes Avenue John G Rangos School of Health Sciences Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Web: Duquesne University PA Program Website
Elon University Physician Assistant Program

Elon University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree Direct Entry PA Programs English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Elon University PA program: 1,000 healthcare hours, three letters, no GRE, international English rules; $128,308 projected two-year direct charges.

Address: Elon University 2750 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244
Web: Elon University PA Program Website
Gannon University – Ruskin Physician Assistant Program

Gannon University – Ruskin Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline December Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Not Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Gannon University-Ruskin PA Program (Ruskin, FL): 24-month Masters, 3.0 min GPA, $137,460 tuition, 87% 5-yr PANCE, December CASPA deadline.

Address: Gannon University-Ruskin 105 Commercial Center Drive Ruskin, Florida 33573
Web: Gannon University - Ruskin PA Program Website
Gannon University Physician Assistant Program

Gannon University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline January Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation Not a CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class size large (> 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree Direct Entry PA Programs GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE < 1000 Hours

Gannon postbaccalaureate PA program: January 1 deadline, pathway-specific GPA and 30 experience/shadowing hours; $156,456 two-year direct charges.

Address: Gannon University 109 University Square Erie, PA 16541
Web: Gannon University PA Program Website
Idaho State University-Caldwell Physician Assistant Program

Idaho State University-Caldwell Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline November Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Idaho State University Caldwell PA program: November 1 deadline, GRE and admissions requirements, and $153,027 estimated six-semester tuition and fees for all residencies.

Address: 2122 Cleveland Blvd. Mailbox #56 Caldwell, Idaho 83605
Web: Idaho State University-Caldwell PA Program Website
Idaho State University-Meridian Physician Assistant Program

Idaho State University-Meridian Physician Assistant Program
tel:208-373-1804
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline November Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Required Health Care Experience Requirements No minimum hours required

Idaho State Meridian PA program: GPA pathways, required GRE, no minimum patient-care hours, three references and campus-specific PANCE results. November 1 deadline.

Address: Idaho State University-Meridian 1311 E. Central Drive Meridian, Idaho 83642
Web: Idaho State University-Meridian PA Program Website
Idaho State University-Pocatello Physician Assistant Program

Idaho State University-Pocatello Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline November Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Idaho State University Pocatello PA program: November 1 deadline, GRE and admissions requirements, $95,100 resident or $153,027 nonresident projected tuition and fees.

Address: Idaho State University 1021 S. Red Hill Rd. Pocatello, Idaho 83209
Web: Idaho State University PA Program Website
James Madison University Physician Assistant Program

James Madison University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Required GRE Requirements GRE Required Health Care Experience Requirements HCE ≥ 80 Hours

James Madison University PA program: 1,000 direct patient-contact hours by matriculation; Fall 2027 cost is $83,430 resident or $99,189 nonresident.

Address: James Madison University Physician Assistant Program 801 Carrier Drive, MSC 4301 Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Web: James Madison University PA Program Website
Johnson & Wales University Physician Assistant Program

Johnson & Wales University Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Status Continuing Accreditation All PA Programs Application Deadline October Application Deadline Average GPA Accepted Average Applicant Overall GPA Accepted ≥ 3.5 CASPA Participation CASPA Participant CASPer CASPer Not Required Class Size Class Size Small (< 50 Students) Degree Type Masters Degree English Proficiency Exam Requirement English Proficiency Exam Not Required GRE Requirements GRE Not Required Health Care Experience Requirements

Johnson & Wales University PA program: October 1 deadline, GRE and GPA policies, and $123,721 published two-year tuition plus required fees, insurance extra if needed.

Address: Johnson & Wales University 8 Abbott Park Place Providence, RI 2903
Web: Johnson & Wales University PA Program Website