Des Moines University PA Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Des Moines University Physician Assistant Program is to develop highly competent and compassionate Physician Assistants who are committee to four core values: 1) Prevention of Disease 2) Maintenance of Health 3) Patient Education 4) Treatment of Disease
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Accredited Status: Continuing
Campus: Des Moines, IA
Degrees Offered: Masters
Online Masters Degree: None
Bachelor Degree: Required
Class Start Dates: June
Class Duration: 25 months
Class Capacity: 50 students
On-Campus Housing: Not available
Decision Criteria: Academic ability (GRE, GPA, prerequisite coursework); Healthcare experience, interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $500
Supplemental Application: No
International Students: Not Accepted
TOEFL: Not required
Recommendation letters: 2
CASPA
Yes
Application Deadline: December
Deadline Type: Submitted
TUITION
RESIDENT TUITION $66,420
NONRESIDENT TUITION $66,420
GPA
Overall GPA 2.8
Prerequisite GPA No minimum
Science GPA No minimum
GRE
REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
Minimum 750 hours
Paid experience with hands-on patient care
Volunteer experience with hands-on patient care
Shadowing
PART TIME OPTION
NO
WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA
For a complete list of the Physician Assistant Program details and requirements please visit the official PA program website.
