1050 Wishard Boulevard Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
39.7787493, -86.1778113
Indianapolis, Indiana · Master
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The mission of the Indiana University Master of Physician Assistant Studies program is to prepare compassionate and competent graduates for physician assistant practice and to prepare leaders in the field to transform human experience and quality of life, with a focus on meeting the healthcare needs of the community.
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Holistic review aligned to program values (Excellence, Collaboration, Professionalism, Leadership, Advocacy). Min eligibility: bachelor's before summer start, prereqs (max one outstanding at application, all before matriculation, C+), overall and science GPA >=3.2, >=2 LORs, required PCE (no min hours). Factors: GPAs (preference well above 3.2), prereq grades (B- or better preferred), PCE hours, leadership, community service/advocacy, personal statement, LOR quality, optional GRE. No preference for Indiana residents or any major. Applicants who previously matriculated in any US PA program are ineligible. In-person interviews by invitation.
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Program admissions informationIUPUI's in-person interview day runs a half day and combines individual and group interviews with a panel Q&A session involving current and former students plus a campus tour.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Statistics or Biostatistics including descriptive and inferential statisticsCourse notes & alternativesAt least 3 credits. | 3Semester credits (minimum course credits) | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
Human Anatomy with labCourse notes & alternativesAt least 3 credits; course alignment may be reviewed. | 3Semester credits (minimum course credits) | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
Human PhysiologyCourse notes & alternativesAt least 3 credits; lab recommended, not required. | 3Semester credits (minimum course credits) | Preferred | C | Sign in to plan |
Combined Human Anatomy and Physiology sequence2 course(s)Course notes & alternativesA two-course, two-semester/full-year sequence at 200 level or higher is recommended for combined A&P. The admissions page does not expressly state it substitutes for both separate courses; request equivalency confirmation. | Not publishedSemester credits (minimum course credits) | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
General Chemistry I and II with labs2 course(s)Course notes & alternativesEach course must be at least 3 credits; labs required. | 6Semester credits (minimum course credits) | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
General Biology I with labCourse notes & alternativesAt least 3 credits; plant-based courses do not fulfill this requirement. | 3Semester credits (minimum course credits) | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
Microbiology with labCourse notes & alternativesAt least 3 credits. | 3Semester credits (minimum course credits) | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
Upper-level human biologyCourse notes & alternativesAt least 3 credits; genetics and molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, or basic principles of plant and animal genetics. Lab recommended, not required. | 3Semester credits (minimum course credits) | Preferred | C | Sign in to plan |
Organic Chemistry I with labCourse notes & alternativesAt least 3 credits; lab required. | 3Semester credits (minimum course credits) | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
Introductory PsychologyCourse notes & alternativesAt least 3 credits. | 3Semester credits (minimum course credits) | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
Medical TerminologyCourse notes & alternativesMedical Terminology is exempt from the 3-credit minimum; specific minimum credit amount is not published. | Not publishedSemester credits (minimum course credits) | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
No prerequisite expiration. At application, at most one course may be outstanding; all must be complete before start. Combined A&P course equivalency needs school confirmation. The existing public URL retains legacy IUPUI wording for continuity.
When courses must be complete: At most one outstanding prerequisite at application; all prerequisites completed before program start.
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Summer through the following summer develops anatomy, medical science, patient evaluation, pharmacology, therapeutics and procedural skills.
Seven core rotations and four electives are accompanied by practice seminars, review and a graduate-preparedness portfolio. Listed rotations are four weeks.
IU Indianapolis publishes a 27-month, 111-credit MPAS program. Elective descriptions allow available disciplines within the United States.
Graduating cohort 2025, not a current admissions minimum; source math/science category is not interchangeable with overall-science GPA. Root may merge with an explicit cohort-year note.
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2025 | 3.87 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
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