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: School of Health Sciences
Degrees Offered: Masters
Online Masters Degree: None
Bachelor Degree: Required
Class Start Dates: See Program Website
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: See Program Website
CASPA
Yes
Application Deadline: December 1, 2018
Deadline Type: See Program Website
TUITION
RESIDENT TUITION $68,840
NONRESIDENT TUITION $68,840
GPA
Overall GPA 2.8
Prerequisite GPA No minimum
Science GPA No minimum
GRE
Required — MCAT not accepted in place of GRE
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.
