Lincoln Memorial University – Harrogate Physician Assistant Program
Harrogate, Tennessee · Masters
A closer look
Includes a full gross anatomy prosection lab in the didactic phase and international medical mission opportunities in underserved communities.
Mission & approach
To educate future Physician Assistants to provide quality healthcare with an emphasis in primary care to the medically underserved of Appalachia and beyond.
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What this program looks for in applicants
Based on overall/science GPA, individual course grades, prerequisite and advanced science coursework, interview, references, knowledge of the profession, personal statement, communication skills, prior experience, and desire to practice in underserved areas. Preference for Appalachian-region applicants (TN, KY, VA, NC, GA, AL, WV), LMU GPA-program/students, RNs/RTs/paramedics, and…
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Program admissions informationHow this program interviews
Applicants meet with an interview panel; the program does not specify whether it is a traditional panel or an MMI. Interviews run September through February, and applicants are contacted by phone or email to schedule.
Source checked Jul 25, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationAdmissions & prerequisites
Admission requirements
Prerequisite coursework
Minimum total credits. The program doesn't say whether these are semester or quarter hours.Review each course, its lab, and the program’s policies. Your links are planning records; the program decides equivalency.
Courses shown as alternatives in the table are not all required. Confirm the accepted route with the program.
- Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry alternative: Organic Chemistry I with lab + Organic Chemistry II with lab OR Organic Chemistry I with lab + Biochemistry (alternative to Organic Chemistry II)
- Anatomy and Physiology pathway: Human Anatomy with lab + Human Physiology OR Combined Human Anatomy and Physiology sequence with lab
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade |
|---|---|---|---|
General Biology with lab2 course(s)Course notes & alternativesTwo courses totaling at least 6 credits. | 6Minimum total credits. The program doesn't say whether these are semester or quarter hours. | Required | C |
General or Inorganic Chemistry with lab2 course(s)Course notes & alternativesTwo courses totaling at least 6 credits. | 6Minimum total credits. The program doesn't say whether these are semester or quarter hours. | Required | C |
| Organic Chemistry I with lab Part of the two-course Organic Chemistry I and II sequence, which must total at least 6 credits. Biochemistry can replace Organic Chemistry II only. | Not publishedMinimum total credits. The program doesn't say whether these are semester or quarter hours. | Required | C |
| Organic Chemistry II with lab Second part of the Organic Chemistry sequence; the two courses must total at least 6 credits. Biochemistry can replace this course, and a biochemistry lab is optional. | Not publishedMinimum total credits. The program doesn't say whether these are semester or quarter hours. | Required | C |
| Biochemistry (alternative to Organic Chemistry II) Can replace Organic Chemistry II only, not Organic Chemistry I. A biochemistry lab is optional. Minimum credits for this course aren't stated separately. | Not publishedMinimum total credits. The program doesn't say whether these are semester or quarter hours. | Not required | C |
| Human Anatomy with lab One course, at least 3 credits; should cover all organ systems. | 3Minimum total credits. The program doesn't say whether these are semester or quarter hours. | Required | C |
| Human Physiology One course, at least 3 credits; lab not specified for standalone Physiology. | 3Minimum total credits. The program doesn't say whether these are semester or quarter hours. | Not specified | C |
| Combined Human Anatomy and Physiology sequence with lab Alternative route must total at least 8 credits over one to two semesters and include lab. | 8Minimum total credits. The program doesn't say whether these are semester or quarter hours. | Required | C |
Microbiology with labCourse notes & alternativesOne course, minimum 3 credits. | 3Minimum total credits. The program doesn't say whether these are semester or quarter hours. | Required | C |
Medical TerminologyCourse notes & alternativesOne course, minimum 2 credits; online accredited course with official transcript accepted, certificates not accepted. | 2Minimum total credits. The program doesn't say whether these are semester or quarter hours. | Not specified | C |
General PsychologyCourse notes & alternativesOne course, minimum 3 credits; should cover lifespan psychological development from childhood through advanced age. | 3Minimum total credits. The program doesn't say whether these are semester or quarter hours. | Not specified | C |
English / writing-intensive courseCourse notes & alternativesOne course, minimum 3 credits; writing-intensive content such as English composition required. | 3Minimum total credits. The program doesn't say whether these are semester or quarter hours. | Not specified | C |
StatisticsCourse notes & alternativesOne course, 2–3 total credits. If course is not listed as math or science, objectives must cover descriptive and inferential statistics. | Not publishedMinimum total credits. The program doesn't say whether these are semester or quarter hours. | Not specified | C |
Policies that can change your plan
- Based on the current 2026–2027 catalog.
- Confirm prerequisite details for the current cycle with the program.
- Check with the program on how credits are divided across the sequence.
- Confirm prerequisite details for the current cycle with the program.
These requirements come from LMU-Harrogate's 2026–2027 catalog, which replaces older online prerequisite sheets. The older Spring 2025 deadline for online science courses no longer applies; online science courses are accepted through Spring 2026. AP credit may be considered. How the 6 credits of organic chemistry/biochemistry are split across courses isn't specified.
When courses must be complete: C or better; all prerequisites and bachelor’s degree completed before matriculation.
Dates & application steps
Applications must be submitted by the deadline.
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Published cost estimate
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$107,975 total tuition for the Class of 2028, the same for residents and nonresidents.
Curriculum & clinical training
Didactic and preclinical study
Basic, clinical, and behavioral sciences are integrated with gross anatomy, history-taking, physical examination, pharmacology, and clinical skills.
Clinical education
Four- to eight-week rotations cover core medical and surgical specialties, orthopedics, and two electives, with a clinical-year capstone.
The Harrogate program requires 115 credits over 27 months and begins in May. Clinical sites include urban and rural settings, primarily in the Southeast; students should expect travel to core sites in Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, or Texas.
The admitted class
Class 2028 — Harrogate
Published class statisticsThese are current Harrogate Class of 2028 averages. They do not describe Knoxville or Tampa.
Compare published cohorts
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2028 — Harrogate | 3.57Mean Overall/cumulative GPA | 3.51Mean Science GPA | Not recordedPatient-care hours: not published. |
Published class statistics describe the named cohort or population. They are not admission minimums or acceptance probabilities.
The program’s track record
Graduate outcomes
PANCE pass rates
See first-time program performance with clearly dated national context.
- First-time PANCE pass rate: 77%
- Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 84%
Accreditation history
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Links to the program’s own pages and the official directories we use.
- PA School Finder deadline record
- 2026–2027 PA Harrogate Catalog, sections Admission Requirements and Prerequisite Courses
- Lincoln Memorial University – Harrogate program page
- Lincoln Memorial University – Harrogate program overview
- Lincoln Memorial University – Harrogate curriculum
- Lincoln Memorial University – Harrogate program page-qualified class profile
- Lincoln Memorial University – Harrogate program page
- PA School Finder contact record
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