Bethel University-Minnesota 3900 Bethel Drive St. Paul, Minnesota 55112
45.05893948312284, -93.16197894217844
St. Paul, Minnesota · Masters
A 27-month Minnesota PA program on Accreditation-Probation, with 3.25 overall/science GPA minimums, 500 direct patient-care hours, and an August 1, 2026 verified CASPA deadline.
Boldly informed and motivated by the Christian faith, the Bethel Physician Assistant program prepares students through an exceptional education, equipping them with the skills necessary for competent, compassionate, and culturally responsive medical practice as a physician assistant.
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Not rolling - all apps reviewed after Aug 1 deadline; scored on fit with program mission/goals (academic achievement, communication, critical thinking, compassion/service, professional & leadership experience, motivation, cultural responsiveness). 3.25 GPA and 500 PCE are minimums; no GRE; no stated in-state preference. (bethel.edu PA how-to-apply)
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Program admissions informationSelected candidates are invited for an in-person interview in the fall, with exact dates communicated in the invitation to interview; the specific interview format is not published.
Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationReview each course, its lab, and the program’s policies. Your links are planning records; the program decides equivalency.
Courses shown as alternatives in the table are not all required. Confirm the accepted route with the program.
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade | Your coursework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human anatomy1 course(s) Within five years; a waiver may be considered, but ten-year-old courses do not count. | 3semester credits | Not required | B- | |
| Human physiology1 course(s) Within five years; a waiver may be considered, but ten-year-old courses do not count. | 3semester credits | Not required | B- | |
| Combined anatomy and physiology I1 course(s) First of two combined A&P courses taken at the same institution; program must verify equivalence and credits. | Not publishedsemester credits | Not required | B- | Keep your courses in My Info; confirm this requirement with the program. |
| Combined anatomy and physiology II1 course(s) Second of two combined A&P courses taken at the same institution; program must verify equivalence and credits. | Not publishedsemester credits | Not required | B- | Keep your courses in My Info; confirm this requirement with the program. |
| Organic chemistry1 course(s) | 3semester credits | Not required | B- | |
| Biochemistry1 course(s) | 3semester credits | Not required | B- | |
Microbiology1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesWithin five years; a waiver may be considered, but ten-year-old courses do not count. | 3semester credits | Not required | B- | |
| Genetics1 course(s) | 3semester credits | Not required | B- | |
Psychology1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesAP score 4 or 5 may qualify for a non-science course waiver. | 3semester credits | Not required | B- | |
Statistics1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesAP score 4 or 5 may qualify for a non-science course waiver. | 3semester credits | Not required | B- |
Combined two-course anatomy/physiology sequence must be from one institution. AP 4/5 may waive psychology or statistics only. The two official pages conflict on pass/fail accommodation dates; confirm directly before relying on that exception.
When courses must be complete: Five of eight prerequisites at application; all complete at B- or better and final transcripts received by March 1, 2027.
Green-Verified by CASPA; cycle closed as of September 2026
For June 2027 matriculation
$15,600 term + $58,232 academic year + $39,292 academic year · Projected full-program tuition; final future-year rates and required fees unconfirmed
Basis: $15,600 term + $58,232 academic year + $39,292 academic year · current-rate projection · medium confidence
Projected full-program tuition for summer 2027 entrants, not a Bethel-published cohort total: 16 credits at published 2026–27 $975/credit + 58 credits at the prior worksheet’s projected 2027–28 $1,004/credit + 38 credits at an assumed 3% annual increase to $1,034/credit in 2028–29 = $113,124. The $109,704 published total is for summer 2026 entrants; required 2027 program fees are not yet published.
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