Address & Contact
Our Address
Missouri State University 901 S. National Avenue Springfiled, MO 65897
GPS
37.19837347666388, -93.28237806321509
Telephone
Missouri State University PA Program Mission Statement
The Missouri State University Physician Assistant Program seeks to prepare highly competent physician assistant graduates to practice primary care medicine in the context of team delivered care in a rapidly evolving health care arena. Using the resources of the McQueary College of Health and Human Services and affiliated clinical sites, the Program seeks to provide a comprehensive didactic and clinical educational experience for its students that incorporates the principles of scientific inquiry, self-directed study, critical analysis and problem-solving, all within the context of holistic care. As such, the Program is committed to the education of physician assistants who will acquire the requisite knowledge and skills conducive to providing optimal patient care.
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
- Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
- Campus Location: Springfield, MO
- Degrees Offered: Masters
- Class Start Month: January
- Class Duration: 24 months
- Class Capacity: 30 students
- Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
- Seat Deposit: $500
- International Students: Accepted
- TOEFL: Required
TUITION
- Resident tuition: $44,751
- Nonresident tuition: $70,242
PANCE PASS RATE
- First-time PANCE pass rate: 97%
- Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 96%
APPLICATION INFORMATION
- Caspa Participant: Yes
- Application Deadline: July
- Supplemental Application: Not Required
- CASPA Deadline Type: Completed
GPA
- Overall GPA: 3.0
- Science GPA: 3.0
- Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.70
- Science: 3.70
- Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
- Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s)
EXPERIENCE
- Healthcare Experience Hours: 500 Hours
SHADOWING
EVALUATIONS
- Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)
GRE
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