Rutgers University Physician Assistant Program

Rutgers University PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the UMDNJ PA Program is to prepare primary care physician assistants who will provide health care under the supervision of a physician in a variety of settings in order to meet the needs of the community. 

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accreditation Status: Continuing
Campus: School of Health Professions
Degrees Offered: Masters
Distance & Online Learning: None
Bachelor Degree: Required
Class Duration: 33 months
Class Capacity: 50 students
On-Campus Housing: Available
Decision Criteria: Motivation to be a PA; Oral and written communication skills; Warm and compassionate affect, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $700
Supplemental Application: Yes
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required (for international applicants)
Recommendation letters: 3

CASPA

CASPA Participant? Yes
Application Deadline: September
Deadline Type: 

TUITION

Resident $71,820
Nonresident $71,820

GPA

Overall GPA 3.2
Prerequisite GPA No minimum
Science GPA 3.2
Science GPA Method

GRE

NOT REQUIRED

EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED
Paid experience with hands-on patient care
Volunteer experience with hands-on patient care

PART TIME OPTION

YES

WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA

For a complete list of the Physician Assistant Program details and requirements please visit the official PA program website.

PA Program Website