Address & Contact
Our Address
Charleston Southern University 9200 University Boulevard Health Science Building Charleston, SC 29406
GPS
40.7420874, -73.9892726
Telephone
Charleston Southern University PA Program Mission Statement
The Master of Medical Science (MMS) in physician assistant studies program at Charleston Southern University consists of didactic and clinical academic work. Our faculty will help you through your journey by fostering your dedication to studies and academic success. Students will be provided with an engaging learning environment and the tools necessary for fostering relationships with peers, faculty, staff and preceptors. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for physician assistants through the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and will be able to apply for licensure through the Board of Medical Examiners in the state in which they wish to practice medicine.
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
- Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation
- Campus Location: Charleston,South Carolina
- Degrees Offered: Masters
- Class Start Month: January
- Class Duration: 24 months
- Class Capacity: 25 students
- Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
- Seat Deposit: $1,000
- International Students: Accepted
- TOEFL: Required
TUITION
- Resident tuition: $93,000
- Nonresident tuition: $93,000
PANCE PASS RATE
- First-time PANCE pass rate: See Program Website
- Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: See Program Website
APPLICATION INFORMATION
- Caspa Participant: Yes
- Application Deadline: September
- Supplemental Application: Not Required
- CASPA Deadline Type: Verified
GPA
- Overall GPA: 3.0
- Science GPA: 3.0
- Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.50
- Science: 3.40
- Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
- Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)
EXPERIENCE
- Healthcare Experience Hours: 1,000 Hours
SHADOWING
EVALUATIONS
- Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)
GRE
CASPer
- CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT
- PA-CAT Not Required
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