University of Dubuque PA Program Mission Statement
The Mission of the University of Dubuque PA program is to train qualified Physician Assistants in order to prepare them to serve the surrounding region as health-care providers. This is in keeping with the commitment of the University of Dubuque to instill: 1. Excellence in academic inquiry and professional preparation 2. Stewardship of all God’s human and natural resources 3. Zeal for life-long learning and service
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Accredited Status: Provisional
Campus: Dubuque, IA
Degrees Offered: Masters
Bachelor Degree: Required
Distance & Online Learning: None
Bachelor Degree: Required
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 25 students
On-Campus Housing: Available
Decision Criteria: Cumulative GPA GRE Prerequisite GPA, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $500
Supplemental Application: No
International Students: Not Accepted
TOEFL: Not Required
Recommendation letters: 3, One from a PA or Physician; one from an academic instructor; one from a supervisor or medical professional
CASPA
CASPA Participant? Yes
Application Deadline November
TUITION
Resident $70,000
Nonresident $70,000
GPA
Overall GPA 2.7
Prerequisite GPA 2.9
Science GPA 2.9
Science GPA Method OVERALL
GRE
GRE Required — MCAT accepted in place of GRE
EXPERIENCE
Experience Required
Minimum 500 hours
Acceptable Experience Paid experience with hands-on patient care
Volunteer experience with hands-on patient care
PART TIME OPTION
No
WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA
For a complete list of the Physician Assistant Program details and requirements please visit the official PA program website.
