South College-Knoxville Physician Assistant Program

South College-Knoxville PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the South College Masters of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies program is to educate highly qualified physician assistants, preparing them to become competent, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare providers for clinical practice in rural and urban areas, focusing on underserved communities.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: September
• Class Duration: 27 months
• Class Capacity: 85 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $1,500
• International Students: Accepted
• TOEFL: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $110,250
• Nonresident tuition: $110,250

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 92%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 91%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: March
• Supplemental Application: Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified 
  
• Fee: $95

GPA

• Overall GPA: 2.75
• Science GPA: 2.75
• Prereq GPA: 2.75
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall:3.58  
• Prerequisite GPA: See Program Website
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: Recommended

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Recommended
• No Specified Hours

EVALUATIONS

• Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

• GRE Required

CASPer

• CASPer Not Required
• For more information on CASPer click here

PA-CAT

• PA-CAT Required
• For more information on PA-CAT click here

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link