University of Alabama at Birmingham Physician Assistant Program
Birmingham, Alabama · Masters
Tuition + fees $77,786 / $187,036 nonresident
2026–27 full-program tuition and required fees at current published rates
A closer look
A 27-month Birmingham PA program with a recent 60-student cohort and healthcare-setting experience preferred but no numeric hour minimum.
Mission & approach
The Mission of the PA program is to attract and train culturally diverse individuals with the knowledge, skills, and judgment needed to provide competent and compassionate healthcare to all. The program faculty and students are champions of diversity and inclusivity, and our commitment to these values are at the core of who we are.
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What this program looks for in applicants
Rubric-scored at CASPA/supplemental review and interview: academics (GPAs, grades, GRE percentiles, prereq completion), clinical experience (HCE preferred not required — hours/duration/scope; leadership, PA shadow), personal statement, 3 LORs, supplemental/mission. Min 3.0 cum/sci/prereq GPA (C+ each); GRE required. Favored: AL residents, UAB alumni, veterans, first-gen,…
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How this program interviews
Interviews are held in November with decisions finalized in December. The program assesses candidates against program-specific rubrics at both application review and interview, though the rubrics themselves are not published. Notably, applicants who are not admitted can request interview feedback until April 1 each year.
Source checked Jul 25, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
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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.
- Developmental or Abnormal Psychology: Developmental Psychology OR Abnormal Psychology
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Biology for science majors2 course(s)Course notes & alternatives6–8 credits across a two-course block. | 6Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | Not specified |
MicrobiologyCourse notes & alternatives3-4 credits; lab preferred. | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | Not specified |
Human AnatomyCourse notes & alternatives3-4 credits. | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | Not specified |
Human PhysiologyCourse notes & alternatives3-4 credits. | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | Not specified |
General Chemistry2 course(s)Course notes & alternatives8-9 credits; labs preferred. | 8Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | Not specified |
StatisticsCourse notes & alternatives3-4 credits. | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | Not specified |
| General Psychology | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | Not specified |
| Developmental Psychology | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | Not specified |
| Abnormal Psychology | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | Not specified |
Medical TerminologyCourse notes & alternatives2-3 credits. | 2Semester credits unless noted | Not required | Not specified |
Policies that can change your plan
- Two psychology courses
- General Psychology plus Developmental or Abnormal Psychology.
Psychology requires General Psychology plus Developmental or Abnormal Psychology, six credits total. Prerequisites must be completed at a regionally accredited U.S. institution. Labs are preferred in Microbiology and General Chemistry but are not listed as required.
Dates & application steps
The prior-cycle deadline of 2026-08-01 has passed; the next deadline is not published.
This is the expected start of the entering class.
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Published cost estimate
2026–27 full-program tuition and required fees at current published rates$1,596 credit × 115 required credits · Projected full-program tuition at current rates; future rates may change.
Current graduate Health Professions rates for the 115-credit program are $646 per credit for residents ($74,290 total) and $1,596 per credit for nonresidents ($183,540 total), plus $3,496 in fees, including $1,549 for parking. Extra equipment and compliance costs of $1,372–$1,647 are separate. Living costs and ordinary transportation are not included.
Curriculum & clinical training
Didactic education
UAB-campus medical science, clinical and surgical coursework build readiness for practice.
Clinical education
Eleven four-week rotations comprise seven core and four elective experiences, with senior seminars and research presentation.
The Birmingham curriculum integrates general medicine and surgical training. Rotation sequence follows the program’s required course progression.
The admitted class
Enrolled cohort 2025–2027
Published class statisticsThe program labels the enrolled cohort 2025–2027; the first year is not a graduation year.
Compare published cohorts
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled cohort 2025–2027 | 3.70 | 3.60 | Not recorded |
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The program’s track record
Graduate outcomes
PANCE pass rates
See first-time program performance with clearly dated national context.
- First-time PANCE pass rate: 96%
- Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 95%
Accreditation history
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham curriculum and clinical training
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