2500 California Plaza Hixson Lied Science Building Suite 202 Omaha, NE 68178-0110
41.2662335, -95.9503013
Current, source-bound PA admissions requirements and program facts.
The Creighton University Physician Assistant Program mission is to foster a tradition of excellence by transforming learners into compassionate physician assistants who are dedicated to exemplary patient care. Rooted in our Ignatian heritage, we empower students to realize their full potential through a commitment to professional growth and service to humanity.
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US citizens/permanent residents only. Holistic, rolling review scored on: academic achievement (cumulative GPA, science GPA, academic rigor), patient-contact experience (quantity AND quality; hands-on direct care preferred), non-healthcare service/volunteerism (Jesuit service emphasis; preferred not required), PA shadowing (preferred not required), well-roundedness/extracurriculars, written communication, and references (3 LORs). No admission preference to any group. Apply early - reviewed in order verified/completed.
Summarized from the program’s admissions information. Confirm current selection criteria with the program.
Program admissions informationInterview invitations begin in September and run through October, with final decisions in December. Interviews are held in person or virtually as determined by the program. Review is holistic — academic achievement, patient contact experience, non-healthcare service, shadowing, well-roundedness, written communication and references.
Source checked Jul 25, 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 Anatomy 4 credits with lab. A two-semester combined Human A&P sequence with labs may replace separate Anatomy and Physiology. | 4Semester credits; itemized total 25 credits | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Physiology 4 credits with lab. A two-semester combined Human A&P sequence with labs may replace separate Anatomy and Physiology. | 4Semester credits; itemized total 25 credits | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Combined Human Anatomy & Physiology sequence2 course(s) Alternative to separate Anatomy and Physiology: two-semester sequence with labs. Unsupported sequence key; manual review required. | 8Semester credits; itemized total 25 credits | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
MicrobiologyCourse notes & alternatives4 credits with lab. | 4Semester credits; itemized total 25 credits | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
Organic ChemistryCourse notes & alternatives3 credits. Current admissions course list does not explicitly specify whether a lab is required. | 3Semester credits; itemized total 25 credits | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
BiochemistryCourse notes & alternatives3 credits, separately listed as required alongside Organic Chemistry; current admissions course list does not explicitly specify lab requirement. | 3Semester credits; itemized total 25 credits | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
Abnormal PsychologyCourse notes & alternatives3 credits. General, introductory, developmental, and child psychology do not satisfy this course requirement. | 3Semester credits; itemized total 25 credits | Not required | C | Sign in to plan |
StatisticsCourse notes & alternatives3 credits. | 3Semester credits; itemized total 25 credits | Not required | C | Sign in to plan |
Medical TerminologyCourse notes & alternativesOne-credit Medical Terminology course is published. The current PA admissions list does not establish a certificate substitution; confirm any proposed non-course equivalent with the program. | 1Semester credits; itemized total 25 credits | Not required | C | Sign in to plan |
No more than 12 semester credits of prerequisite coursework may be outstanding at CASPA submission; all courses and transcripts due July 15 before matriculation. The page's admissions timeline describes August 1 CASPA materials and September 1 supplemental deadline for August 2026 enrollment; next-cycle dates are not yet stated. Lab requirements for Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry are not explicit on the current course list.
When courses must be complete: No more than 12 semester hours outstanding at application submission; all prerequisites and official transcripts due July 15 before matriculation.
All CASPA materials are due August 1 in the year before enrollment; the next exact cycle year should be confirmed in CASPA.
The supplemental application is due September 1 in the year before enrollment.
$98,642 program + $4,190 program + $1,615 program + $1,113 program · Current rates across all 28 months
Basis: $98,642 program + $4,190 program + $1,615 program + $1,113 program · current-rate projection · high confidence
Published 2026–27 tuition and mandatory fees total $105,560 across the 28-month program: $98,642 tuition, $4,190 university fees, $1,615 technology fees, and $1,113 lab fees. Instruments, mobile device, course materials, certification/board costs, insurance, living, transportation, and loan fees are excluded.
Systems-based clinical medicine, practice skills, health systems, research, and interprofessional education provide the foundation for clinical training.
Core experiences are supplemented by a medically underserved rotation, a surgical specialty selective, electives, and clinical seminars.
The Omaha program requires 126 credits over 28 months. Students are not required to find clinical sites or preceptors.
Numeric statistics published on the same reviewed program page; preserve the period label and qualifiers.
| Class | Overall GPA | Science GPA | PCE hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering class of 2023 | 3.81 | 3.91 | Not recorded |
Class averages describe an admitted cohort. They are not minimums or acceptance probabilities.
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