MCPHS University- Boston Physician Assistant Program

MCPHS University- Boston PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of MCPHS PA Boston is to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to participate in and lead interprofessional healthcare teams while providing quality and compassionate medical care to diverse patients across the lifespan.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Boston, MA
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: September
• Class Duration: 30 months
• Class Capacity: 100 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $500
  
• International Students: Accepted   

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $147,075
• Nonresident tuition: $147,075

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 94%
• Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 96%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• CASPA Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: September
• Supplemental Application: Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified
• Fee: Not Listed

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: 250 Hours

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

• Three recommendation letters are required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

• GRE Not Required

CASPer

• CASPer Not Required
• For more information on CASPer click here

PA-CAT

• PA-CAT Not Required
• For more information on PA-CAT click here

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link