2026–27 full-program tuition and required fees at current published rates
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A 26-month Missoula PA program with 24 students, rolling admissions, and no required patient-care-hour minimum.
Mission & approach
The mission of the University of Montana School of Physician Associate (PA) Studies is to graduate versatile PAs competent to deliver high-quality patient-centered care in resource-limited environments.
Admissions insights
What this program looks for in applicants
Bachelor's degree before matriculation. Min cumulative and prerequisite GPA 3.0 (rubric-scored). 3 LORs (one from PA/MD/DO/NP). Personal statement, PCE hours, and 20+ hrs PA shadowing scored. Rubric bonus points: Montana residents, recognized Native American tribe members, first-generation grads, military/veterans, research experience, prior graduate degree, improved repeat applicants, nonresidents with MT ties, MT University System grads. In-person MMI assessing professionalism, communication, cultural competency, ethics, empathy, resilience, critical thinking, teamwork, writing.
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Program admissions informationHow this program interviews
Montana uses an in-person MMI assessing professionalism, communication, cultural competency, ethics, empathy, resilience, critical thinking, teamwork and writing.
Source checked Jul 12, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationAdmissions & prerequisites
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.
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human A&P I with lab | 4Semester credits unless noted | Required | C |
| Human A&P II with lab | 4Semester credits unless noted | Required | C |
| Microbiology with lab | 4Semester credits unless noted | Required | C |
| Genetics | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | C |
| General Chemistry I with lab | 4Semester credits unless noted | Required | C |
| General Chemistry II with lab | 4Semester credits unless noted | Required | C |
| Organic Chemistry with lab | 4Semester credits unless noted | Required | C |
| Biochemistry | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | C |
| Psychology | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | C |
| Statistics | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | C |
| Medical Terminology | 1Semester credits unless noted | Not required | C |
Policies that can change your plan
- Course recency
- Within ten years of matriculation.
All prerequisites postsecondary and within ten years of matriculation. Credit totals are semester credits.
Dates & application steps
Submit all CASPA materials no later than October 1, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with seats remaining through the deadline.
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 ratesTuition and required fees are published as one combined total.
The listed total includes mandatory university fees, so tuition alone is not available. Resident total: $85,879.85. Standard nonresident total: $172,489.25. Nonresidents who qualify for a waiver pay $115,614.25, but that does not apply to all nonresidents. Course, enrollment, card, and graduation fees add $895 separately. Living costs and ordinary transportation are excluded.
Curriculum & clinical training
Didactic education
Intensive in-person instruction on the Missoula campus establishes scientific and clinical foundations.
Clinical education
Eight six-week rotations include seven core disciplines and an elective.
Summative education
Evaluation and final courses prepare students to enter practice.
The Montana MPAS route spans 26 months. Affiliated sites are across Montana and some are in Wyoming; students arrange their own housing and transportation.
The admitted class
Published class statistics describe the named cohort or population. They are not admission minimums or acceptance probabilities.
The program’s track record
Graduate outcomes
PANCE pass rates
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- First-time PANCE pass rate: No graduates yet
First-time program results are not yet available; no graduates have been reported.
- Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: No graduates yet
Five-year first-time results are not yet available.
Accreditation history
ProvisionalSources you can open
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About the U.S. News rank
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