Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine 72 E. Concord St L805 BOSTON, Massachusetts 2118
42.3505011, -71.109665
Boston, Massachusetts · Masters
Current, source-bound PA admissions requirements and program facts.
The mission of the Boston University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program is to provide a thorough and innovative education to future physician assistants so that they may go on to provide exceptional care to a diverse population of patients. We are committed to designing a successful model for patient-centered, interprofessional education and practice. We promote professionalism, leadership, and service in our students.
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Holistic review of entire file + formal interview; no single element weighted above another. Factors: academic achievement (science GPA 3.2 cutoff, prerequisite completion), 3 LORs (academic, clinical provider, supervisor), personal statement, supplemental application, CASPer (3rd-quartile min), work/life experience, extracurriculars. (bu.edu/paprogram)
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Program admissions informationCandidates who meet admission criteria are formally interviewed by the program's Admissions Committee before being extended an offer of admission, but the site does not describe the interview format or delivery.
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.
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade | Your coursework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General Biology or Zoology with lab1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne semester. AP credit may substitute if recorded on transcript. Lab may be substituted with another Biology lab (e.g. Microbiology or Genetics). Credit and grade minimum not published. | Not publishedSemesters/course counts; minimum credits not published | Required | Not specified | Sign in to plan |
Human or Animal Physiology1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne semester; 300/400 level preferred, but level not stated as mandatory. Credit, lab, and grade minimum not published. | Not publishedSemesters/course counts; minimum credits not published | Not specified | Not specified | Sign in to plan |
General Chemistry with lab1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne semester. AP credit may substitute if recorded on transcript. Credit and grade minimum not published. | Not publishedSemesters/course counts; minimum credits not published | Required | Not specified | Sign in to plan |
Organic Chemistry with lab1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne semester; course must cover required chemistry foundations. Credit and grade minimum not published. | Not publishedSemesters/course counts; minimum credits not published | Required | Not specified | Sign in to plan |
Biochemistry1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne semester; 300/400 level preferred, not mandatory. Must cover required biochemistry foundations; may not also count as upper-level Biology. | Not publishedSemesters/course counts; minimum credits not published | Not specified | Not specified | Sign in to plan |
Upper-level Biology3 course(s)Course notes & alternativesThree separate semester courses at 300/400 level or above; do not double-count Physiology or Biochemistry when taken at upper level. Credit/lab/grade rules not published. | Not publishedSemesters/course counts; minimum credits not published | Not specified | Not specified | Sign in to plan |
Minimum science GPA 3.2; no overall GPA minimum. No numeric patient-care minimum. CASPer required; no GRE/MCAT. Courses must be in-person or hybrid; all prerequisite grades due by September 1. TOEFL scores required for second-language English speakers or applicants without four undergraduate years in US/Canada/UK: R26/S26/W28.
When courses must be complete: Prerequisite courses completed with final grades and verified by CASPA by September 1 for August entry.
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Integrated study combines medical and psychological conditions, prevention and team-based learning.
Eleven clerkships include nine required and two elective experiences, with time for thesis preparation.
BU publishes 34 months including breaks and 114.5 credit hours. Study is full-time and sequential. Curriculum changes resulted in no graduating class of 2025.
Historical Class 2023 profile; its application cycle ran April–November 2020. This is not a 2026 entering class. Population: selected/admitted/matriculated students as qualified in note; Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2023 | 3.48Mean Overall/cumulative GPA | 3.40Mean Science GPA | Not recordedExperience hours — not recorded for this profile |
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ARC-PA noted 14 areas of noncompliance and reported a Warning Letter regarding institutional oversight, program leadership, faculty sufficiency, curricular implementation, and ongoing self-assessment. Reports were due March 15, June 1, and September 1, 2026; a modified self-study report addressing Standard C1.02 is due December 1, 2026. This records the January 2026 action; the history does not establish outcomes of those later report deadlines. Current roster status remains Accreditation-Continued; next review October 2028.
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