Address & Contact
Our Address
Missouri State University 901 S. National Avenue Springfiled, MO 65897
GPS
37.19831829918724, -93.28238151359966
Telephone
Missouri State University PA Program Mission Statement
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.
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: 36 students
- Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
- Seat Deposit: $500
- International Students: Accepted
- English proficiency Exam: Required
TUITION
- Resident tuition: $117,276
- Nonresident tuition: $117,276
PANCE PASS RATE
- First-time PANCE pass rate: 86%
- Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 94%
APPLICATION INFORMATION
GPA
- Overall GPA: 3.0
- Science GPA: 3.0
- Average Applicant GPA Accepted Prior Cycle:
- Overall: 3.7
- Science: 3.7
- 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 are 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