University of Dubuque 2000 University Ave Dubuque, Iowa 52001
42.49803310113472, -90.69235891862888
Dubuque, Iowa · Masters
A 27-month Iowa PA program with a 25-student cohort, 500 required patient-care hours, and no GRE requirement.
Our mission is to prepare competent and compassionate physician assistants in a learning environment promoting Christian values, service, the pursuit of life-long education, and team practice. We share the University of Dubuque's commitment to: A hospitable Christian environment which respects other faith traditions; Relationships which encourage intellectual, spiritual, and moral development; Excellence in academic inquiry and professional preparation; A diverse and equitable community where Christian love is practiced; Stewardship of all God's human and natural resources; Zeal for life-long learning and service.
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Competitive multi-step; final decision from interview scores + all prereqs. Min 3.0 cum & science-prereq GPA (<=2 C grades). Preference: U. of Dubuque & Norfolk State grads (guaranteed interview). Min 500 DPC hrs required (shadowing excluded); >=8 PA-shadow hrs in primary care (points to 40). Leadership/service scored. 3 LORs (professor, healthcare supervisor, non-family). No GRE. US citizen/PR.
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Program admissions informationIn September and early October, the most competitive applicants receive an email inviting them to campus to interview, after which the Admission Committee reviews and tabulates interview scores along with prerequisite requirements. The specific interview format is not published.
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CASPA must be verified by October 1 for August 2027 matriculation.
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Published full-program tuition is $105,000. Required fees add $9,659.50 for a $114,659.50 billed program total; living and personal expenses are separate.
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