Duquesne University 600 Forbes Avenue John G Rangos School of Health Sciences Pittsburgh, PA 15282
40.43537601044215, -79.99243808743107
Current, source-bound PA admissions requirements and program facts.
The mission of the Duquesne University Department of Physician Assistant Studies is to: Prepare trainees with the necessary knowledge and skills to reliably perform the role of a physician assistant beyond the typical classroom settings by utilizing simulation, clinical immersion, telemedicine, electronic medical record, and other current technologies, Promote lifelong responsibility for ongoing learning and active participation in the evolving practice of medicine and changing healthcare environments. Students will benefit from examples of leadership and strategies to deliver quality care in collaboration with other health-care professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes, Instill a professional and ethical identity in each student based on the education for the mind, heart, and spirit that is achieved at Duquesne while embracing broadly defined diversity and inclusion in patient care, Recruit and retain faculty who share a goal for delivering a comprehensive curriculum, serve as role models and mentors, and are willing to contribute to the profession via service and scholarship.
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Direct freshman admission to the 5-year entry-level Master's. Highly competitive; solid academic record required. Minimum QPA 3.0 (admits usually much higher), composite SAT 1170 or ACT 24 (test-optional current cycle), >=7 units math/science, extracurriculars/leadership, 2 letters of recommendation, and a personal essay (why PA, why Duquesne; Common App essay not accepted). Strengtheners: advanced science/math coursework, demonstrated leadership, and demonstrated knowledge of the PA profession. Shadowing NOT required. Students completing the 3-year pre-professional phase requirements are guaranteed progression to the accredited phase. Deadline Nov 15; no transfers/second-degree (>12 credits = transfer).
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Program admissions informationSuccessful completion of personal interviews with departmental faculty members is mandatory for physician assistant studies students, who receive scheduling information from the department.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology I with lab | Not publishedSemester credits unless noted | Required | C | Sign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed. |
| Biology II with lab | Not publishedSemester credits unless noted | Required | C | Sign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed. |
| Chemistry I with lab | Not publishedSemester credits unless noted | Required | C | Sign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed. |
| Chemistry II with lab | Not publishedSemester credits unless noted | Required | C | Sign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed. |
| Physics I with lab | Not publishedSemester credits unless noted | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Microbiology with lab | Not publishedSemester credits unless noted | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Anatomy I | Not publishedSemester credits unless noted | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed. |
| Anatomy II | Not publishedSemester credits unless noted | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed. |
| Physiology I | Not publishedSemester credits unless noted | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed. |
| Physiology II | Not publishedSemester credits unless noted | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed. |
| Histology | Not publishedSemester credits unless noted | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed. |
These are pre-professional progression requirements within the integrated undergraduate/graduate PA pathway, rather than a general graduate-entry course list. The program requires 3.0 cumulative and science-prerequisite GPAs for entry into its accredited phase; external equivalency requires program review.
Not CASPA - undergraduate freshman application
Current published rate; future rates may change
Duquesne publishes $351,052 total tuition across four undergraduate years, an intervening summer, and the graduate year. This is a five-year freshman-entry route and is excluded from comparisons of graduate-only PA programs. Living costs and other attendance expenses are separate.
Classroom, laboratory and clinical learning develop medical knowledge and patient assessment skills.
Eight required rotations provide supervised patient-care experience.
The five-year combined degree route includes these professional phases; their 26-month sum is not the length of the entire combined route.
Cohort year and experience averages need verification.
Class averages describe an admitted cohort. They are not minimums or acceptance probabilities.
Graduate outcomes
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