Johnson & Wales University 8 Abbott Park Place Providence, RI 2903
41.820553524779754, -71.41361259560979
Providence, Rhode Island · Masters
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To educate students to become collaborative practitioners with the respect, empathy and trust inherent to patient-centered, humanistic health care.
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Rolling admissions; interview preference for higher GPAs (cumulative and BCP), rigorous upper-level science coursework beyond prerequisites, more/higher-quality PCE hours, more PA shadowing, stronger personal statements and references, stronger mission match, and articulation-agreement candidates. On-campus interview assesses interpersonal/communication skills and commitment to the PA profession.
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The on-campus interview assesses interpersonal and communication skills.
Source checked Jul 12, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Biology2 course(s)Course notes & alternativesTwo courses; general Biology I and II satisfy it. Upper-level Biology may also be used; lecture and lab required. | 8Semester credits where published; course counts otherwise | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
MicrobiologyCourse notes & alternativesListed as a separate required course; course credits and lab requirement are not specified. | Not publishedSemester credits where published; course counts otherwise | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
GeneticsCourse notes & alternativesListed as a separate required course; course credits and lab requirement are not specified. | Not publishedSemester credits where published; course counts otherwise | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
Chemistry2 course(s)Course notes & alternativesTwo courses; General Chemistry I and II satisfy it. Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry can also be used toward this requirement; exact substitution/credit combination is unclear. | 8Semester credits where published; course counts otherwise | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II2 course(s) Two courses with labs; alternative route is Human Anatomy with lab (4 credits) plus Human Physiology with lab (4 credits). Must cover all body systems; biology/pre-med-major courses preferred. Animal and exercise physiology not preferred. | 8Semester credits where published; course counts otherwise | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Human Anatomy Alternative A&P route: Human Anatomy with lab (4 credits) plus Human Physiology with lab (4 credits). Do not count alongside combined A&P I and II. | 4Semester credits where published; course counts otherwise | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
| Human Physiology Alternative A&P route: Human Anatomy with lab (4 credits) plus Human Physiology with lab (4 credits). Do not count alongside combined A&P I and II. | 4Semester credits where published; course counts otherwise | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
PsychologyCourse notes & alternativesIntroductory or Abnormal Psychology. If AP credit was awarded for Intro Psychology, an upper-level Psychology course is acceptable. | Not publishedSemester credits where published; course counts otherwise | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
College-level MathematicsCourse notes & alternativesOne college-level math class; Statistics preferred. | Not publishedSemester credits where published; course counts otherwise | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
JWU publishes 39 total credits but does not allocate credits across all subject rows. Microbiology and Genetics are separate listed requirements. Confirm whether Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry can replace both general chemistry courses or only contribute to the 8-credit chemistry requirement; do not infer unlisted credits or lab rules.
When courses must be complete: At least 35 of 39 prerequisite credits, including associated labs, by the end of December for the following June start; all remaining work complete by the end of May before classes begin.
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$114,342 program + $8,279 program + $1,100 program · Current published rate; future rates may change
Basis: $114,342 program + $8,279 program + $1,100 program · current-rate projection · high confidence
JWU lists $114,342 tuition, $8,279 fees and $1,100 medical equipment fees for the two-year program, totaling $123,721. Its $5,814 student health insurance may be waived with accepted comparable coverage and is separate.
Organ-system study integrates physiology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine, evidence-based practice, diagnosis and treatment.
Nine five-week off-campus rotations cover primary care and medical and surgical specialties. A parallel master’s course supports summative assessment and preparation for practice.
The Providence MSPAS is a full-time 24-month graduate program.
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