Baylor College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

NOT rolling – all applications screened and interview invites extended at one time.

Holistic: congruence between academic performance, LORs, and written narratives; sustained volunteering valued. No patient-care/shadowing hour requirement (evaluated if present). US citizen or permanent resident required. ~1,500 apps, 150 interviewed, 40 admitted; mean GPA 3.7. (bcm.edu PA FAQ)

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Format: One-on-one interview Where: Virtual

Interview days include an orientation session with faculty and student break-out sessions followed by individual interviews with three faculty members involved in didactic and clinical education.

Summarized from Baylor College of Medicine’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-08-01. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.

Baylor College of Medicine PA Program Mission Statement

The BCM Physician Assistant Program educates physician assistants on the principles and practices of medicine to provide quality healthcare to diverse populations and optimize health in a broad range of settings.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Houston, Texas
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: June
Class Duration: 30 months
Class Capacity: 40
Seat Deposit: $1,000
International Students: Not Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $118,179
Resident tuition: $97,060 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $97,060 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 89%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 93%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

CASPA Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: August
Multiple Start Dates: June and September — June start: apply by August 1, 2026; September 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: Verified
Fee: $50

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.2
Science GPA: 3.2
Prereq GPA : No minimum required
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.7
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8 cr); Organic Chemistry (4 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (4 cr); Genetics (3 cr); Social Science (3 cr); English (3 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 7 (science) / 10 (non-science)
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): No minimum hours required

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

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

GRE

Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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