Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Physician Assistant Program
Midland, Texas · Physician Assistant program
Tuition + fees $48,209 / $101,709 nonresident
Published full-program estimate
A closer look
A 27-month Texas PA program with a strong primary-care mission and clinical preparation for rural and underserved communities.
Mission & approach
The mission of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Nadine and Tom Craddick Physician Assistant Studies Program is to provide comprehensive medical education to physician assistant students. Through an environment of academic excellence and the promotion of lifelong learning and professionalism, graduates will be prepared to practice patient-centered primary care, thereby increasing access to healthcare for medically underserved areas in West Texas and beyond.
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What this program looks for in applicants
Holistic: academic performance (typically B+ in upper-division sciences, GRE >35th percentile), overall + science GPA, service to medically underserved, community service/leadership, overcoming barriers, diversity, LOR strength, personal statement, interview. Special consideration: West Texas/Permian Basin (108-county) residents, Veterans/Military, HPSA residents
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Program admissions informationHow this program interviews
Interviews are by invitation of the admissions committee and are held on Zoom. The process runs on a rolling basis beginning in the fall — some applicants hear back within about a week of interviewing, others after all interviews are finished.
Source checked Jul 25, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationAdmissions & prerequisites
Admission requirements
Prerequisite coursework
Semester credits unless notedReview 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.
- Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry: Organic Chemistry OR Biochemistry
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genetics | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | Not specified |
| Microbiology | 4Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | Not specified |
Anatomy and Physiology courseworkCourse notes & alternativesHuman courses preferred; confirm lab and sequence details with the program. | 8Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | Not specified |
| Organic Chemistry | 4Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | Not specified |
| Biochemistry | 4Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | Not specified |
| Psychology | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | Not specified |
| Statistics | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | Not specified |
Policies that can change your plan
All science courses must be intended for science majors. The program does not state lab or per-course grade rules. Completing prerequisites within seven years is preferred; science AP/CLEP credit is not accepted.
When courses must be complete: No more than nine prerequisite credits in progress at application; all completed before matriculation.
Dates & application steps
CASPA verified deadline; confirm the current cycle in CASPA.
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Published cost estimate
Published full-program estimatePublished nonresident full-program tuition
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Curriculum & clinical training
Academic instruction
Medical-science and clinical-skills study at the Midland campus, including laboratory work, simulation and cases.
Clinical training
Eight supervised clinical experiences across sites in Texas and parts of New Mexico, including an elective.
The program lasts 27 months and totals 125 semester-equivalent credits. Rural-track and longitudinal rural opportunities are described; placements may require travel beyond Midland.
The admitted class
Class of 2025 entering cohort
Published class statisticsThe class year is the graduating-class label from the current attrition table; the size is the entering class, not graduates. The table counts newly enrolled students plus students re-entering from another cohort.
Compare published cohorts
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2025 entering cohort | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded |
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The program’s track record
Graduate outcomes
PANCE pass rates
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- First-time PANCE pass rate: 92%
- Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 91%
Accreditation history
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