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PROGRAM PROFILE

North Greenville University Physician Assistant Program

Greer, South Carolina · Masters

Application deadline Confirm current cycle2026-08-01 prior-cycle deadline has passed; next-cycle date is not verified.
Tuition Resident: $119,400 published full-program tuitionNonresident: $119,400 published full-program tuition · Published combined full-program tuition and mandatory fees
Class size 30 studentsPublished annual entering cohort size.
Program length 24 monthsFull program
GRE requirement Not requiredGRE is not required; the current PA admissions page publishes no Casper or PA-CAT requirement.
Patient-care minimum No required minimumPaid healthcare experience earns selection points by hours and type, but no minimum is required; volunteer work does not earn paid-healthcare points.
Overall GPA minimum 3.30CASPA-calculated overall GPA must be at least 3.30.
Science GPA minimum 3.00CASPA-calculated overall science GPA must be at least 3.00.
Recommendations 3 professional lettersThree letters from professional sources are required; relatives and close family friends are not accepted.
International applicants Conditional · U.S. degree requiredConfirm visa sponsorship directly. WES is not accepted.
English proficiency / TOEFL TOEFL 100 · sections 20A non-native English speaker without two semesters of English composition or equivalent must submit a TOEFL from the last two years: iBT 100 total and at least 20 in each section.
PANCE pass rate 93%First-time pass rate · Reporting year not recordedFive-year first-time: 95% · reporting period not recorded
U.S. News PA rank #159 (tie)2025 PA edition · Peer-assessed reputation
THE PROGRAM

A closer look

A 24-month Greer PA program with 30 students, a 3.30 overall-GPA minimum, and paid healthcare experience favored without a numeric minimum.

On campus24 months30 students
Mission & approach

Develop well-informed and compassionate PAs who provide patient centered and service oriented medical care in diverse environments.

Tim Brashier Campus at North Greenville University, home of the Physician Assistant Medicine program
Tim Brashier Campus in Greer, the current home of North Greenville University’s PA Medicine program. Photo: North Greenville University.
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BEYOND THE NUMBERS

Admissions insights

What this program looks for in applicants

Weighted pre-screen scoring matrix (overall GPA, overall science GPA, paid healthcare/direct patient care hours, volunteerism, veteran status) ranks candidates for interview; multi-station interview assessing non-cognitive attributes (e.g., accountability, compassion, problem-solving, teamwork). NGU alumni and MABS graduates receive special consideration.

Summarized from the program’s admissions information. Confirm current selection criteria with the program.

How this program interviews

On-campusMMI

The PA program evaluates applicants through a series of short, timed interview stations that assess non-cognitive attributes, with an interview team that includes program faculty and local physicians and PAs. Interviews run from June until the class is full or October 31, and NGU alumni and Master of Biomedical Science graduates who meet minimum requirements are guaranteed an interview invitation.

Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.

Program interview information
YOUR STARTING POINT

Admissions & prerequisites

Admission requirements

GRENot requiredGRE is not required; the current PA admissions page publishes no Casper or PA-CAT requirement.
Patient careNo required minimumPaid healthcare experience earns selection points by hours and type, but no minimum is required; volunteer work does not earn paid-healthcare points.
Overall GPA3.30CASPA-calculated overall GPA must be at least 3.30.
Science GPA3.00CASPA-calculated overall science GPA must be at least 3.00.
Recommendations3 professional lettersThree letters from professional sources are required; relatives and close family friends are not accepted.
International applicantsConditional · U.S. degree requiredA U.S. regionally accredited bachelor’s is required; a qualifying U.S. master’s or higher may substitute when no bachelor’s was earned. WES is not accepted. Confirm visa sponsorship directly.
English proficiencyTOEFL 100 · sections 20A non-native English speaker without two semesters of English composition or equivalent must submit a TOEFL from the last two years: iBT 100 total and at least 20 in each section.

Prerequisite coursework

Semester hours

Review each course, its lab, and the program’s policies. Your links are planning records; the program decides equivalency.

Choose one complete option in each group

Courses shown as alternatives in the table are not all required. Confirm the accepted route with the program.

  • Anatomy and physiology: Human Anatomy and Physiology I + Human Anatomy and Physiology II OR Human Anatomy + Human Physiology
  • Biology II or equivalent: Biology II or equivalent OR Genetics OR Cell Biology OR Histology OR Immunology OR Virology OR Epidemiology OR Biochemistry OR Nutrition with BIO prefix
  • General Chemistry II or equivalent: General Chemistry II or equivalent OR Organic Chemistry OR Analytical Chemistry OR Biochemistry
  • General Psychology or equivalent: General Psychology OR Abnormal Psychology OR Developmental Psychology OR Psychology throughout the Lifespan
CourseCreditsLabMin gradeYour coursework
Human Anatomy and Physiology I

First of two human-based combined A&P courses with a lab; together the combined route totals 8 semester hours. Individual credits not split in source.

Not publishedSemester hoursRequiredBSign in to plan
Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Second of two human-based combined A&P courses with a lab; together the combined route totals 8 semester hours. Individual credits not split in source.

Not publishedSemester hoursRequiredBSign in to plan
Human Anatomy

Alternative A&P route; 4 semester hours with lab.

4Semester hoursRequiredBSign in to plan
Human Physiology

Alternative A&P route; 3 semester hours, no lab required.

3Semester hoursNot requiredBSign in to plan
Biology I with lab
Course notes & alternatives

Core/major curriculum course; survey courses do not qualify. Lab must apply to course.

4Semester hoursRequiredBSign in to plan
Biology II or equivalent

3–4 semester hours, no lab required. Must be biology-major level; accepted equivalents include Genetics, Cell Biology, Histology, Immunology, Virology, Epidemiology, Biochemistry (may be used once), or Nutrition with BIO prefix.

Not publishedSemester hoursNot requiredBSign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed.
Genetics

One option for Biology II equivalent; 3–4 semester hours; no lab required. Manual review for specific course equivalency.

Not publishedSemester hoursNot requiredBSign in to plan
Cell Biology

One option for Biology II equivalent; 3–4 semester hours; no lab required. Manual review for specific course equivalency.

Not publishedSemester hoursNot requiredBSign in to plan
Histology

One option for Biology II equivalent; 3–4 semester hours; no lab required. Manual review for specific course equivalency.

Not publishedSemester hoursNot requiredBSign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed.
Immunology

One option for Biology II equivalent; 3–4 semester hours; no lab required. Manual review for specific course equivalency.

Not publishedSemester hoursNot requiredBSign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed.
Virology

One option for Biology II equivalent; 3–4 semester hours; no lab required. Manual review for specific course equivalency.

Not publishedSemester hoursNot requiredBSign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed.
Epidemiology

One option for Biology II equivalent; 3–4 semester hours; no lab required. Manual review for specific course equivalency.

Not publishedSemester hoursNot requiredBSign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed.
Biochemistry

May substitute for Biology II or General Chemistry II equivalency, but cannot satisfy both. Credit amount depends on chosen category; category-specific equivalency requires manual review.

Not publishedSemester hoursNot specifiedBSign in to plan
Nutrition with BIO prefix

One option for Biology II equivalent; 3–4 semester hours; no lab required. Must have BIO prefix; manual review.

Not publishedSemester hoursNot requiredBSign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed.
Microbiology
Course notes & alternatives

3 semester hours; no lab requirement stated.

3Semester hoursNot specifiedBSign in to plan
General Chemistry I with lab
Course notes & alternatives

Core/major curriculum course; survey courses do not qualify. Lab must apply to course.

4Semester hoursRequiredBSign in to plan
General Chemistry II or equivalent

3 semester hours, no lab required. Accepted equivalents include Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Biochemistry (may be used once).

3Semester hoursNot requiredBSign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed.
Organic Chemistry

One option for General Chemistry II equivalency; 3 semester hours, no lab required according to requirement table.

3Semester hoursNot requiredBSign in to plan
Analytical Chemistry

One option for General Chemistry II equivalency; 3 semester hours, no lab required; planner subject mapping requires manual review.

3Semester hoursNot requiredBSign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed.
General Psychology

3 semester hours; acceptable higher/alternative courses include Introductory Psychiatry, Abnormal Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Psychology throughout the Lifespan.

3Semester hoursNot specifiedBSign in to plan
Abnormal Psychology

One option satisfying General Psychology requirement; 3 semester hours.

3Semester hoursNot specifiedBSign in to plan
Developmental Psychology

One option satisfying General Psychology requirement; 3 semester hours.

3Semester hoursNot specifiedBSign in to plan
Psychology throughout the Lifespan

One option satisfying General Psychology requirement; 3 semester hours; manual review of course equivalency.

3Semester hoursNot specifiedBSign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed.
Statistics
Course notes & alternatives

3 semester hours; General Statistics, Behavioral Statistics, or Biostatistics accepted; Business Statistics excluded.

3Semester hoursNot specifiedBSign in to plan

Policies that can change your plan

Grades
B/3.0 or better required for every prerequisite; B- fails.
Course age
5–7 years recommended, not a requirement.
No double count
Biochemistry may be used for either Biology II or Chemistry II equivalency but cannot satisfy both.
Application timing
All prerequisites must be completed before application; current CASPA deadline August 1.
Equivalent-course review
Biology II and Chemistry II alternatives are content/level-specific; manual program review remains appropriate.

All prerequisite coursework must be completed at a U.S. regionally accredited institution and before applying. No mandatory recency limit; 5–7 years recommended. Biochemistry may satisfy either Biology II equivalency or General Chemistry II equivalency, never both. B- is not acceptable. AP/CLEP accepted with passed examinations and official transcript. Manual confirmation is needed for broad course-equivalency options and exact credit mapping.

NGU PA Admissions and prerequisite FAQ Current admissions page · Checked 2026-09-24
BUILD YOUR TIMELINE

Dates & application steps

Application deadlineConfirm current cycle

2026-08-01 prior-cycle deadline has passed; next-cycle date is not verified.

Program startsJanuary 2027

Expected entering-cohort start.

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THE FINANCIAL PICTURE

Know what the total includes

Published cost estimate

Published cohort full-program tuition and fees
Resident tuition$119,400 published full-program tuition
Nonresident tuition$119,400 published full-program tuition

Published combined full-program tuition and mandatory fees

Required program fees$0
Tuition + required feesExcludes living and other expenses
$119,400

Published locked estimated tuition and fees total $119,400 for the graduating classes of 2027 and 2028. An additional $10,947 in mandatory non-tuition attendance costs covers compliance, books/supplies, insurance, certification, and graduation over two years. Optional international clerkships, living, travel, and personal expenses are separate.

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HOW YOU’LL LEARN

Curriculum & clinical training

0112 months

Didactic education

Problem-based learning and hands-on skills/simulation take place at the Tim Brashier campus in Greer.

0211 months

Clinical education

Ten supervised practice experiences and coursework use regional affiliates. International options require prior domestic experiences and carry additional costs.

031 month

Summative education

Written, OSCE and technical-skills assessments accompany professional preparation and PANCE review.

The published phases reconcile to 24 months. Greer is the graduate PA teaching campus, distinct from the Tigerville main campus.

North Greenville University official curriculum and clinical training Current published curriculum; entering-cohort schedule should be confirmed · Checked 2026-09-26
WHO STUDIES HERE

The admitted class

Class of 2027

Published class averages
Overall GPA3.78
Science GPANot recorded
Patient-care hoursNot recorded

The class year is preserved exactly as published. The overall measure is undergraduate cumulative GPA.

Compare published cohorts
ClassOverall GPAScience GPAPCE hours
Class of 20273.78Not recordedNot recorded

Class averages describe an admitted cohort. They are not minimums or acceptance probabilities.

Class of 2027
OUTCOMES & OVERSIGHT

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: 93%

Program reporting year not recorded; direct comparison unavailable.

  • Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 95%

Program reporting period not recorded; direct comparison unavailable.

Accreditation history

Continued
First accreditedSeptember 8, 2016
Next reviewOctober 2030

A complete dated action history has not been added to this record.

ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory Directory as retrieved 2026-09-26; scheduled review dates are provisional timing and may change · Checked 2026-09-26
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Rankings & information still to verify

The U.S. News PA rank uses the 2025 PA edition, matched to the listed program and campus. It reflects peer-assessed reputation, not admissions odds or a personal fit score. Programs without a separate entry are labeled “Unranked.”

Unpublished policies and unverified cohort statistics are left open for confirmation.

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