Florida Gulf Coast University PA Program Mission Statement
The mission of the MPAS Program at Florida Gulf Coast University is to prepare competent and effective master’s level primary-care physician assistant practitioners who will collaboratively practice with physicians and other members of the healthcare team. As part of our continuous self-study process our mission statement, goals, learning outcomes and competencies will be routinely re-evaluated with input and expertise from faculty, advisory board, students, alumni, patients and employers
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation
Campus: School of Health Sciences
Degrees Offered: Masters
Online Masters Degree: None
Bachelor Degree: Required
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 20 students
On-Campus Housing: Available
Decision Criteria: Qualifying GPA; Prerequisite GPA; Healthcare experience; personal interview, personal statement.
Seat Deposit: $200
Supplemental Application: Yes
International Students: Not Accepted
TOEFL: Not Required
Recommendation letters: 3, PA, Physician
CASPA
Yes
Application Deadline: January 15, 2019
TUITION
Resident : $ 55,024
Non Resident : $ 138,479
GPA
Overall GPA No minimum
Prerequisite GPA No minimum
Science GPA No minimum
Science GPA Method
GRE
Required — MCAT not accepted in place of GRE
EXPERIENCE
Required 250 Hours
Paid experience with hands-on patient care
Volunteer experience with hands-on patient care
PART-TIME OPTION
NO
WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA
For a complete list of the Physician Assistant Program details and requirements please visit the official PA program website.
