Union College Physician Assistant Program

Union College PA Program Mission Statement

To equip PA students, through rigorous training and caring mentorship in a quality program within a Christian atmosphere, to work in a team environment, demonstrate academic excellence, practice clinical acumen, show a high degree of professionalism, and exhibit servanthood.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status:  Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Lincoln, NE
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: August
• Class Duration: 33 months
• Class Capacity: 30 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $650
• International Students: Accepted
• TOEFL: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $101,040
• Nonresident tuition: $101,040

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 89%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 96%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: September
• Supplemental Application: Not Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Completed

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.53
  • Science: 3.42
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 7 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: 480 Hours

SHADOWING

• Shadowing Required

EVALUATIONS

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

GRE

• GRE Not Required

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