University of Detroit Mercy 4001 West McNichols Road CHP 115 Detroit, MI 48221-3038
42.416163657491, -83.154212801446
A two-year full-time Detroit PA pathway with a recent 60-student cohort and 1,000 required broad healthcare or helping-care hours.
The University of Detroit Mercy Physician Assistant Program is dedicated to the education of clinically competent medical professionals thoroughly prepared to deliver quality patient care in the context of a dynamic health care delivery system.
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Reviews COMPLETED applications only. Min cumulative undergrad GPA 3.0; 6 specific prerequisites (Nutrition, Medical Ethics, Statistics, Advanced Physiology, Microbiology w/ lab, Developmental Psychology) each grade >=3.0 within 6 yrs; GRE >=291; CASPer; 1000 hrs healthcare/helping experience; 2 professional recs (prefer >=1 from a PA/physician). Interview by invitation; class chosen only from interviewees. Additional consideration for Detroit Mercy undergrads, veterans, under-served communities, and underrepresented minorities. Interview criteria: professional attitude/aptitude, understanding of PA practice, motivation to serve disadvantaged populations, helping-profession experience, interpersonal/problem-solving, integrity/maturity, leadership, teamwork.
Summarized from the program’s admissions information. Confirm current selection criteria with the program.
Personal interviews are by invitation only and the class is chosen from among those interviewed. The program publishes an unusually explicit list of what it assesses: professional attitude and aptitude, understanding of PA practice, motivation for serving disadvantaged populations, prior experience in helping professions, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, personal integrity and maturity, and leadership potential.
Source checked Jul 26, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Review each course, its lab, and the program’s policies. Your links are planning records; the program decides equivalency.
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade | Your coursework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Nutrition | Not publishedSemester credits unless noted | Not specified | B | Sign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed. |
| Medical Ethics | Not publishedSemester credits unless noted | Not specified | B | Sign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed. |
| Statistics | Not publishedSemester credits unless noted | Not specified | B | Sign in to plan |
Advanced Human PhysiologyCourse notes & alternativesUsually 300-level or higher; A&P or Pathophysiology cannot substitute. | Not publishedSemester credits unless noted | Not specified | B | Sign in to plan |
| Microbiology with lab | Not publishedSemester credits unless noted | Required | B | Sign in to plan |
Lifespan Developmental PsychologyCourse notes & alternativesA complete series spanning childhood, adolescence and aging may qualify. | Not publishedSemester credits unless noted | Not specified | B | Sign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed. |
Six required areas; credit minima are not stated on the reviewed page. For Fall 2027, courses must be taken January 2021 or later (six-year window). No AP/CLEP/exam substitution.
When courses must be complete: All prerequisite courses complete before application and verified in CASPA.
The completed application must be CASPA verified by January 15, 2027; admissions are rolling for fall 2027 entry.
Expected entering-cohort start.
$19,562 term × 6 documented semesters · Projected full-program tuition from current rates; fees and living separate; future rates may change
Basis: $19,562 term × 6 documented semesters · current-rate projection · medium confidence
Full-time tuition projection $117,372; course fees $2,700 and graduation $95 = $2,795; combined $120,167. Part-time three-year route separate. Additional equipment/certification/software/screening/book/living costs excluded from tuition comparison.
Summer, fall and winter terms build medical-science knowledge and clinical skills.
Supervised rotations, community-health projects and a concluding primary-care preceptorship apply clinical knowledge.
The Detroit Mercy traditional route spans two full-time years. Sites include southeastern Michigan and other locations throughout the state.
The year identifies when the class entered, not when it graduated. The overall measure is undergraduate cumulative GPA.
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering class of 2023 | 3.71 | 3.71 | Not recorded |
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