Salus at Drexel University Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Academic performance (GPAs, prereq performance, science credits/semester, BCP major, degree status, PCE and shadowing hrs), motivation, extracurriculars, work experience, achievements, essays, LORs, English communication.

Priority: affiliated-institution applicants, 3+ science courses/semester, BCP GPA 3.5+, increasing PCE, prior healthcare professionals, multi-discipline PA shadowing.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Where: Virtual or on campus

Salus at Drexel typically invites qualifying applicants to visit campus for an interview that includes a campus tour and meetings with faculty and students, but an online interview may be available upon request. The specific interview format (individual, panel, or group) is not published on the site.

Summarized from Salus at Drexel 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.

Salus University PA Program Mission Statement

To graduate collaborative clinicians who will serve the healthcare needs of a global community with intelligence, compassion, and integrity.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: August
Class Duration: 25 months
Class Capacity: 50 students
Seat Deposit: See Program Website
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required for non-native English speakers; TOEFL iBT min 94 (before Jan 21 2026); Speaking 26/Writing 24/Listening 22/Reading 22; IELTS/Duolingo/Essentials accepted

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $111,504
Resident tuition: $108,608 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $108,608 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

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

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: December
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Received by deadline (app + transcripts + 2 references)

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0
Prereq GPA: 3.0
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.7
- Science: 3.66
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 (3 cr); General Biology (8 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (3 cr); General Psychology (3 cr); English (3 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 10 years

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): Required

SHADOWING

Min 20 hours PA shadowing required

EVALUATIONS

3 letters (one from a person with authority; PA letter recommended)

GRE

Check program website

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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