University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Program

University of Bridgeport PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Institute is to prepare future PAs with the knowledge and skills to provide culturally sensitive, patient-centered care and foster life-long learning and professionalism, emphasizing commitments to diversity, global perspective, and integrative approach benefiting all patients. This mission is reflected in our motto: Adiuvare, Mederi, Communiter; TO HELP, TO HEAL, TOGETHER.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status:  Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: Bridgeport, CT
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: January
• Class Duration: 28 months
• Class Capacity: 40 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $1,500
• International Students: Accepted
• English proficiency Exam: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $115,530
• Nonresident tuition: $115,530

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 92%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 98%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: August
• Supplemental Application: Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.0
• Science GPA: 3.0
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: 750 Hours

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Recommended

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 Recommended
• For more information on PA-CAT click here

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link