King's College Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Two pathways: (1) 5-year direct/freshman-entry BSMS track (guaranteed professional-phase seat on meeting progression; scored non-determinative interview) and (2) direct graduate entry via CASPA if seats remain.

Graduate applications scored on cumulative and science GPA (extra points for science degree, advanced degrees, 15+ graduate credits), health care experience and shadowing, personal statement, references. Scored interview required. Min 3.2 cGPA and sGPA; meeting minimums does not guarantee interview/admission.

Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.

💬 How This Program Interviews

A personal interview is required for admission, and interview scores are added to the applicant's overall score to help determine who is offered a seat. Format and location are not published.

Summarized from King’s College’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-08-01. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.

King’s College PA Program Mission Statement

The Department of Physician Assistant Studies educates students in a primary care-based curriculum that emphasizes the mastery of knowledge, technical skills, critical thinking, and moral reasoning. King’s Department of PA Studies fosters excellence in teaching and forms highly competent professional healthcare providers committed to patient-centered, compassionate care and the inherent dignity of every person.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: August
Class Duration: 24 months
Class Capacity: 18
Seat Deposit: $1,000
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required
Direct Entry / Dual Degree: Yes (BS-MS) — 5-year BS/MS via the Medical Studies major, first-year entry. A seat in the professional phase is guaranteed upon meeting progression criteria.

TUITION

Resident tuition: $105,396
Nonresident tuition: $105,396

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 96%
Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 92%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: October
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified by deadline

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.2
Science GPA: 3.2
Prereq GPA: 3.2
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C- required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8 cr); Organic Chemistry (4 cr); General Biology (8 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (4 cr); Genetics (3 cr) — No firm expiration; candidates with degrees granted 10+ years ago are still considered but encouraged to retake prerequisites like anatomy/physiology and microbiology. Prereqs must be completed by end of spring semester prior to August start

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 500

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Required

EVALUATIONS

One from a professional in a clinical setting, one from an instructor

GRE

Not required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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