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Our Address

3420 Forbes Avenue, Murdoch Building, 2nd Floor Pittsburgh, PA

GPS

40.4389, -79.9602

Telephone

412-624-6743

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✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic points-based screening: healthcare experience amount/level, degree (graduate degree scored above bachelor’s), undergraduate and prerequisite-science GPAs, personal statement, and letters of reference.

Highest-scoring applicants invited to individual + group interviews. Final composite score determines admit/waitlist/deny. No in-state preference. Encourages HPSA and underrepresented-community applicants.

Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.

💬 How This Program Interviews

Format: One-on-one and group Where: Virtual

The hybrid program interviews online in September with decisions in October, using individual interviews plus a group exercise conducted by the program director, faculty and practising PAs. The published rubric covers adaptability and stress management, conflict management, professional knowledge and learning ability, and approach to professional challenges individually, then listening, critical thinking, leadership and collaboration, inclusivity and cultural humility, and ethics and professionalism in the group setting. A composite of the CASPA screening score and the interview evaluation decides acceptance, waitlist or denial.

Summarized from University of Pittsburgh – Hybrid Program’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-07-26. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.

University of Pittsburgh – Hybrid Program PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Physician Assistant Studies Hybrid Program is to develop highly qualified Physician Assistants who will serve as collaborative leaders in patient care, professional service and advocacy for all populations.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • Accredited Status: Provisional Accreditation
  • Campus Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Degrees Offered: Masters
  • Class Start Month: January
  • Class Duration: 24 months
  • Class Capacity: 60
  • Seat Deposit: $1,000
  • International Students: Not Accepted — this hybrid program requires U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or dual citizenship (an F-1 visa allows only one online course per term, which the hybrid didactic year exceeds). Pitt’s on-campus PA program does accept F-1 students.
  • TOEFL: Required

TUITION

  • Total cost with required fees: $120,714
  • Resident tuition: $107,664 (excludes program fees)
  • Nonresident tuition: $107,664 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

  • First-time PANCE pass rate: 76%
  • Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 89%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

  • CASPA Participant: Yes
  • Application Deadline: August
  • Program Delivery: Hybrid — online/distance coursework combined with required on-campus or in-person components. Confirm the exact in-person requirements with the program.
  • Supplemental Application:  Supplemental Application Not Required
  • CASPA Deadline Type: Verified by deadline

GPA

  • Overall GPA: 3.0
  • Science GPA: 3.0
  • Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
    • Overall: 3.61
    • Science: 3.6
  • Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
  • Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (2 sem); General Biology (2 sem); Anatomy (1 sem); Physiology (1 sem); Microbiology (1 sem); General Psychology (1 sem); Medical Terminology (1 sem); English (2 sem); Statistics (1 sem) — No expiration
  • Prerequisite completion: must be completed by August 31st

EXPERIENCE

  • Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 500

SHADOWING

  • PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

  • One from a patient care experience supervisor; one character reference; one from a prior instructor

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