Grand Valley State University PA Program Mission Statement
The mission of the program is to educate individuals to become competent Physician Assistants, who possess the skills necessary for interprofessional medical practice.
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Accredited Status: Continuing
Campus: Grand Rapids, MI
Degrees Offered: Masters
Online Masters Degree: None
Bachelor Degree: Required
Class Duration: 28 months
Class Capacity: 48 students
On-Campus Housing: Available
Decision Criteria: GPA; Interview; Clinical experience, personal interview, personal statement.
Seat Deposit: None
Supplemental Application: No
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required (for international applicants)
Recommendation letters: 2
CASPA
NO
Application Deadline: September
TUITION
Resident $65,302
Nonresident $84,872
GPA
Overall GPA 3.0
Prerequisite GPA 3.0
Science GPA 3.0
GRE
REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
Minimum 500 hours
Paid experience with hands-on patient care
Volunteer experience with hands-on patient care
Shadowing a physician or physician assistant
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.
