Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Physician Assistant Program

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Health Professions 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 life-long learning and professionalism, graduates will be prepared to practice patient-centered primary care, increasing access to healthcare for diverse and underserved communities of West Texas and beyond.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Midland, Texas
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: May
• Class Duration: 27 months
• Class Capacity: Up to 72 (ARC-PA max 72)
• Seat Deposit: $125 non-refundable placement guarantee fee
• International Students: Not Accepted
• TOEFL: Conditional — TOEFL/IELTS required if first language is not English (case-by-case; exemptions exist)

TUITION

• Total cost with required fees: $48,209 (resident) · $101,709 (nonresident)
• Resident tuition: $36,036 (excludes program fees)
• Nonresident tuition: $89,536 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

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

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• CASPA Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: October
• Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified by deadline
• Fee: $75

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Prereq GPA: 3.0
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.6
  • Science: 3.5
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)
• Prerequisite Coursework: Organic Chemistry (4 cr, or Biochem); Anatomy (4 cr); Physiology (4 cr); Microbiology (4 cr); Genetics (3 cr); General Psychology (3 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — must be completed within 7 (preferred, not required)

EXPERIENCE

• Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): Not Required

SHADOWING

• Not required — ‘healthcare or shadowing experiences are not required’ (encouraged)

EVALUATIONS

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

GRE

• Yes — official GRE required, valid within 5 years (SHP code 3652)

CASPer

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

PA-CAT

• PA-CAT Not Required
• For more information on PA-CAT click here

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link