Address & Contact

Our Address

Ohio University 6805 Bobcat Way Division of Physician Assistant Practice Dublin, OH 43016

GPS

40.09916423377832, -83.1141336339165

Telephone

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic review.

Attributes: motivation for medicine, intellectual curiosity, communication/empathy, languages spoken, critical thinking, professional responsibility, values/ethics, altruism/compassion, appreciation for diverse populations, teamwork, honesty/integrity, resilience, geographic origin (Appalachia/urban/rural/underserved), military status, Ohio University graduate. Metrics: GPAs and course load, GRE, verified patient-care hours, environmental/socioeconomic indicators.

Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.

💬 How This Program Interviews

Format: Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Where: Virtual

The program uses a blinded, closed-file Multiple Mini Interview format made up of a round table discussion, a writing assessment, and four 1:1 interviews with faculty, staff, and guest interviewers, conducted virtually over three hours. Interview invitations go out on a rolling basis from August through October, and admission decisions follow within 3 business days of the interview.

Summarized from Ohio University’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-08-01. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.

Ohio University PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Ohio University Master of Physician Assistant Practice program is to prepare students to be leaders in Physician Assistant practice in any clinical setting, with a particular emphasis on primary care in urban and rural underserved communities in the State of Ohio and throughout Appalachia.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Dublin, Ohio
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: January
  • Class Duration: 27 months
  • Class Capacity: 35 students
  • Seat Deposit: $1,500 non-refundable (applied to first-semester tuition)
  • International Students: Not Accepted
  • TOEFL: Not Required

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $69,620 (resident) · $71,006 (nonresident)
  • Resident tuition: $30,100 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $31,486 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
  • Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 99%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Prereq GPA: 3.0
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.85
    • Science: 3.64
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)
  • Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8 cr); Organic Chemistry (4 cr); Biochemistry (3-4 cr); General Biology (8 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (3-4 cr); Microbiology (3-4 cr); General Psychology (3-4 cr); Developmental Psychology (3-4 cr); Medical Terminology (1 cr); College Algebra (3-4 cr); Statistics (3-4 cr) — must be completed within 5 (Anatomy & Physiology); 10 (other sciences, med term, statistics); no expiration (psych, college algebra)

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): Required

SHADOWING

  • PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

  • 2 (at least one from a PA/MD/DO)

GRE

CASPer

PA-CAT

PAEA Program Directory

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