Middle Tennessee State University Physician Assistant Program
Murfreesboro, Tennessee · Masters
Tuition + fees $76,289 / $178,429 nonresident
Summer 2026–Summer 2028 cohort (Cohort B), the published 2026-start cohort
A closer look
A Murfreesboro PA program built around evidence-based medicine, clinical skills, and service to Tennessee communities.
Mission & approach
The mission of the MTSU Physician Assistant Studies Program is to provide comprehensive innovative medical education of the highest quality to prepare a diverse community of Physician Assistants to thrive as compassionate and collaborative members of the healthcare team with a commitment to community service and increasing access to care.
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What this program looks for in applicants
Highly selective holistic (class of 30); minimums don't guarantee interview. Weighted: GPAs above minimum; continual med/science employment; extracurricular/volunteer commitment; research; graduate degree. Mission attributes: second-career, military (honorable), first-gen, collegiate athlete, medically-underserved-area applicants. 3 LORs (PA rec). Official catalog: applicant-arranged, in-person shadowing; no hour minimum or numeric recommendation published.
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Program admissions informationHow this program interviews
The program confirms an interview stage but does not publish its format or delivery; applicants selected to interview may also be asked to complete an abbreviated application through the College of Graduate Studies.
Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationAdmissions & prerequisites
Admission requirements
Prerequisite coursework
Semester creditsReview 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 or Biochemistry with lab: Organic Chemistry with lab OR Biochemistry with lab
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy and Physiology with lab At least 8 semester hours with a lab. The catalog does not state the number of courses or whether they are separate or combined; confirm equivalency with MTSU (Middle Tennessee State University). | 8Semester credits | Required | B- |
| Microbiology At least 3 semester hours. The current catalog does not mention a lab requirement; confirm course equivalency. | 3Semester credits | Not specified | B- |
| Organic Chemistry with lab Choose Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry: at least 4 semester hours with a lab and a B- or higher. The exact number of courses is not stated; confirm equivalency with MTSU (Middle Tennessee State University). | 4Semester credits | Required | B- |
| Biochemistry with lab Choose Biochemistry or Organic Chemistry: at least 4 semester hours with a lab and a B- or higher. The exact number of courses is not stated; confirm equivalency with MTSU (Middle Tennessee State University). | 4Semester credits | Required | B- |
| Medical Terminology At least 1 semester hour. No 10-year recency rule; program allows a waiver request with continuous employment demonstrating knowledge. | 1Semester credits | Not specified | B- |
Policies that can change your plan
- Minimum prerequisite grade
- B- or higher
- Prerequisite science recency
- Science prerequisites within 10 years before admission; Medical Terminology exempt
- Online courses and labs
- Accepted from regionally accredited U.S. institutions
- Prerequisite waiver
- May be requested with continuous employment demonstrating knowledge; program review required
Dates & application steps
Check with the program on whether CASPA must have processed your application by this date.
Know what the total includes
Published cost estimate
Summer 2026–Summer 2028 cohort (Cohort B), the published 2026-start cohortA reference based on the 2026-start cohort, not a guaranteed price for the May 2027 entering class.
These figures are for the Summer 2026–Summer 2028 cohort (Cohort B) and are a reference, not a confirmed price for the May 2027 entering class. Resident: $57,861 tuition plus $18,427.50 required fees ($76,288.50 total). Nonresident: $160,001 plus $18,427.50 ($178,428.50). Regional out-of-state rate: $81,804 plus $18,427.50 ($100,231.50). Living expenses are additional.
Curriculum & clinical training
Didactic education
Classroom preparation for clinical practice within the physician assistant master’s curriculum.
Clinical education
Supervised clinical practice experiences and associated coursework follow didactic education.
On-ground 27-month program with annual May entry and 108 semester hours. The current FAQ gives the semesters in each phase; the exact months per phase and where clinical placements are located are not published.
The admitted class
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: No graduates yet
First-time program results are not yet available; no graduates have been reported.
- Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: No graduates yet
Five-year first-time results are not yet available.
Accreditation history
ContinuedSources you can open
Links to the program’s own pages and the official directories we use.
- MTSU 2026–27 catalog — PA shadowing
- Middle Tennessee State University curriculum/program page
- ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory
- Middle Tennessee State University curriculum/program page
- MTSU PA tuition and fee schedule (Cohort B)
About the U.S. News rank
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