Saint Catherine University 2004 Randolph Avenue #4027 Saint Paul, MN 55105
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Saint Paul, Minnesota · Masters
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program at St. Catherine University provides the building blocks of critical thinking by incorporating medical decision-making, ethical considerations, and principles of team-based practice into every course. Our innovative curriculum begins with 14 months in the classroom engaging in progressive, rich discussion—one that includes a global perspective—and hands-on experiences alongside experts in clinical settings. Next is 14 months of clinical clerkships (2,000 hours at a clinical location) before concluding with a senior seminar. Students who complete the program will be prepared to take the National Certification Examination required for licensure and clinical practice, and will demonstrate: Critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and m
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Holistic review emphasizing academic preparation (rigorous science coursework, prereq GPA), clinical skills/experience (min 2,000 PCE hours, paid or volunteer; shadowing not required), personal attributes & leadership (integrity, maturity, empathy), and a purposeful writing sample. 2 LORs (>=1 from a healthcare provider). St. Kate bachelor-degree holders given priority. Fall 2024: 407 applicants, class 32, avg overall GPA 3.64. (stkate.edu MPAS application instructions)
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Program admissions informationSt. Catherine invites selected qualified applicants to a personal interview held in early fall. The program's website does not publish the interview's format (individual, panel, or group) or whether it is held virtually or on campus.
Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationReview each course, its lab, and the program’s policies. Your links are planning records; the program decides equivalency.
Courses shown as alternatives in the table are not all required. Confirm the accepted route with the program.
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade | Your coursework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Human or Vertebrate AnatomyCourse notes & alternatives4 semester credits. Human anatomy is preferred; mammalian/vertebrate or comparative anatomy also considered if taken through listed departments. | 4Semester credits; medical terminology course count only | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
Human or Vertebrate PhysiologyCourse notes & alternatives4 semester credits. Human physiology preferred; mammalian physiology also considered. | 4Semester credits; medical terminology course count only | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
Organic Chemistry sequence with lab2 course(s)Course notes & alternatives8 semester credits with lab; science/health-science-major sequence preferred. | 8Semester credits; medical terminology course count only | Required | C | Sign in to plan |
BiochemistryCourse notes & alternatives3–4 semester credits; must be within ten calendar years before intended enrollment. | 3Semester credits; medical terminology course count only | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
MicrobiologyCourse notes & alternatives3–4 semester credits; must be within ten calendar years before intended enrollment. | 3Semester credits; medical terminology course count only | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
Pre-Calculus or higherCourse notes & alternatives3–4 semester credits; course must be at pre-calculus or higher level. | 3Semester credits; medical terminology course count only | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
StatisticsCourse notes & alternatives3–4 semester credits; course content must include reliability, validity, experimental control/design, statistical inference and comparison of means, correlation and regression. | 3Semester credits; medical terminology course count only | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
General PsychologyCourse notes & alternatives3–4 semester credits. | 3Semester credits; medical terminology course count only | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology 3–4 semester credits; course must cover birth through late adulthood. Multiple courses may be combined if needed. | 3Semester credits; medical terminology course count only | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
| Understanding Psychological Disorders (Abnormal Psychology) 3–4 semester credits; alternative to Lifespan Developmental Psychology. | 3Semester credits; medical terminology course count only | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
Medical TerminologyCourse notes & alternativesOne course required; credit minimum not published. | Not publishedSemester credits; medical terminology course count only | Not specified | C | Sign in to plan |
Current admissions page says Fall 2027 application is closed. Courses require C or higher; cumulative GPA at least 3.2. Biochemistry and Microbiology have a hard 10-year limit; other prerequisites are strongly recommended (not required) to be within ten years. At application, no more than three courses may be in progress/not yet taken; before fall enrollment, summer may include at most 4 semester/5 quarter credits plus medical terminology, with all other coursework completed by end of winter/spring. Online courses considered; face-to-face labs encouraged. AP accepted only for Pre-Calculus, Statistics, General Psychology. Spring 2020–Summer 2021 P/F exception is limited to at most one-third of prerequisite courses.
2026-08-01 prior-cycle deadline has passed; next-cycle date is not verified.
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$46,923 Year 1 + $46,923 Year 2 + $15,641 final term · Nonresident full-program tuition only; sum of published year amounts; future rates may change; 2026–2027 COA, seven terms across three program years
Basis: $46,923 Year 1 + $46,923 Year 2 + $15,641 final term · current-rate projection · high confidence
Public tuition correct. $2,800 books/materials/equipment allowance belongs under other. Existing comparison114597 includes that allowance. Nonresident same private rate; add missing nonresident display.
Integrated organ-system coursework, clinical skills and evidence-based medicine.
Core rotations, two electives and two senior clerkships lead to a senior seminar, portfolio and certification preparation.
28-month, 110-credit curriculum from fall entry through December graduation. The program aims for more than 2,000 clinical hours.
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