Touro University California, Los Angeles Physician Assistant Program
Panorama City, California · Masters
Tuition + fees $145,940
Published full-program tuition
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A 28-month Los Angeles PA program with a December deadline, 200 required direct-care hours, and no required admissions test.
Mission & approach
The mission of the Physician Assistant Programs is to educate capable students from diverse backgrounds to meet the challenges of practicing medicine in collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team. The curricula are formulated to sensitize the student to diverse populations and the complexities of healthcare delivery that influence patients and their families. Students engage in community service to foster effective communication, compassion, and dedication. We encourage research and create life-long learners trained to utilize evidence to deliver safe, effective patient-centered care to patients and their communities.
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What this program looks for in applicants
Holistic committee review; program explicitly does NOT favor special groups and states no in-state preference. Minimums: 3.0 cGPA, 3.0 science (BCP) GPA, baccalaureate, 55 units prereqs (C+), 200 PCE hours. Committee weighs personal statement, 3 LORs (one from a PA), academic history, GPAs, health care experience, PA shadowing (recommended), and leadership. Virtual interviews with two PA faculty. Mission emphasizes serving underserved LA communities. Appeals process for those below thresholds.
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Program admissions informationHow this program interviews
Applicants attend a required virtual interview with two PA faculty members conducted over Zoom, with in-person and phone interviews not offered; interview day also includes a program presentation.
Source checked Aug 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Biology I and II with labs2 course(s) | 8Semester credits unless noted | Required | C |
| General Chemistry I and II with labs2 course(s) | 8Semester credits unless noted | Required | C |
| Organic Chemistry | 4Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | C |
| Biochemistry | 4Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | C |
| Anatomy and Physiology2 course(s) | 8Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | C |
| Microbiology | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | C |
Behavioral Sciences2 course(s)Course notes & alternativesChoose from psychology, sociology, or anthropology; the courses must be distinct. | 6Semester credits unless noted | Not required | C |
| English Composition or Literature2 course(s) | 6Semester credits unless noted | Not required | C |
| Mathematics at pre-calculus level or above | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | C |
| Statistics | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | C |
HumanitiesCourse notes & alternativesThis is the total for the whole category; check how the credits are split among individual courses. | 6Semester credits unless noted | Not required | C |
Policies that can change your plan
- Humanities total
- 6 semester credits in the humanities/liberal-arts category; courses are reviewed individually.
- Science recency
- Science courses older than ten years may require refresher work.
The campus lists 55 specific prerequisite credits. Science courses must be designed for science majors, and science work older than ten years may require a refresher. Grouped credit categories need course-by-course review.
Dates & application steps
CASPA must be verified by December 1 for January matriculation.
This is the expected start of the entering class.
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Published cost estimate
Published full-program tuitionPublished nonresident full-program tuition
Published full-program tuition is $144,655. Required fees add $1,285 for a $145,940 billed program total; living and personal expenses are separate.
Curriculum & clinical training
Didactic education
Required classroom coursework prepares students for clinical practice.
Clinical education
Nine rotations comprise seven core disciplines and two electives.
Culminating education
Capstone and additional coursework complete the sequence.
The Panorama City/Los Angeles MS program spans 28 months and 123 credits. Faculty assign LA-area sites within 50 miles of campus; a car is required.
The admitted class
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The program’s track record
Graduate outcomes
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Accreditation history
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- Touro University California, Los Angeles curriculum and clinical training
- Touro University California, Los Angeles PA admissions requirements
- ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory
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