University of Saint Joseph Physician Assistant Program
West Hartford, Connecticut · Masters
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Full-program tuition estimate for Class of 2029 at current rates.
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A Connecticut PA program emphasizing ethical practice, clinical competence, and service-oriented care in a collaborative university setting.
Mission & approach
The mission of the University of Saint Joseph Physician Assistant Studies Program is to foster the development of engaged learners into well-qualified Physician Assistants. Intellectual rigor in a spiritually enriched diverse and inclusive environment will cultivate competent, ethical members of the health care team who will demonstrate the highest level of integrity and a commitment to life-long learning. Graduates will exemplify a sense of social responsibility through service to the community and their profession.
Admissions insights
What this program looks for in applicants
100-pt scoring: overall cGPA 10, prereq GPA 10, CASPA application review 30, interview 30, group activity 15, essay 5. Guaranteed-interview preference for USJ degree-holders with >=60 USJ credits. Modular curriculum.
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Program admissions informationHow this program interviews
Admission is scored out of 100 points and the interview day carries half of it: interview 30, group activity 15 and essay 5. USJ degree-holders with at least 60 USJ credits receive interview preference.
Source checked Jul 11, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationAdmissions & prerequisites
Admission requirements
Prerequisite coursework
semester credit hoursReview each course, its lab, and the program’s policies. Your links are planning records; the program decides equivalency.
Courses shown as alternatives in the table are not all required. Confirm the accepted route with the program.
- Anatomy and physiology route: Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II with labs OR Human Anatomy with lab + Human Physiology with lab OR Mammalian Anatomy with lab + Human Physiology with lab
- Organic chemistry or biochemistry: Organic Chemistry with lab OR Biochemistry without lab
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Biology with labs1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesEight credits total; the number of courses is not published. Qualifying subjects include general biology, genetics, immunology, histology, infectious disease, pathophysiology, and cell or molecular biology. Non-science-major biology is excluded. | 8semester credit hours | Required | C |
Chemistry with labs1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesEight semester credits total; the number of courses is not published. | 8semester credit hours | Required | C |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II with labs2 course(s) Two-course combined sequence with labs. | 8semester credit hours | Required | C |
| Human Anatomy with lab1 course(s) Separate anatomy/physiology route. | 4semester credit hours | Required | C |
| Mammalian Anatomy with lab1 course(s) Accepted alternative to human anatomy. Comparative anatomy is not accepted. | 4semester credit hours | Required | C |
| Human Physiology with lab1 course(s) Separate anatomy/physiology route. | 4semester credit hours | Required | C |
| Organic Chemistry with lab1 course(s) Alternative to 3-credit Biochemistry without lab. | 4semester credit hours | Required | C |
| Biochemistry without lab1 course(s) Alternative to 4-credit Organic Chemistry with lab. | 3semester credit hours | Not required | C |
| Microbiology with lab1 course(s) | 4semester credit hours | Required | C |
Statistics1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesBiostatistics or psychology statistics accepted. | 3semester credit hours | Not specified | C |
Psychology1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesExamples include introductory, general, developmental, abnormal, or lifespan psychology. | 3semester credit hours | Not specified | C |
Policies that can change your plan
- Minimum grade
- C or higher for each prerequisite; cumulative prerequisite GPA 3.0 at application.
- Recency
- All prerequisites within seven years of enrollment, with case-by-case course waivers.
- AP credit
- Scores of 4 or 5 are accepted; confirm with the program how they apply to each course.
- Completion
- No more than two requirements may be outstanding when you apply; finish them by December 20, 2026 for the published 2026–27 cycle.
- Course location
- Prerequisites must be taken at an institutionally accredited U.S. college or university.
- International transcripts
- Foreign degree/transcripts accepted with course-by-course evaluation, but PA prerequisites still must satisfy the U.S. coursework rule.
Dates & application steps
The earlier September 1, 2026 date has passed; a future CASPA date is not confirmed on the current program page.
This 2026 deadline has passed.
This date applies to the 2026–27 cycle only.
The published 28-month cohort begins in January 2027.
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Projected cost estimate
Full-program tuition estimate for Class of 2029 at current rates.$1,363 credit × 103 required credits · Tuition only; the 103-credit schedule PDF is currently unavailable and fees are not confirmed.
Tuition is estimated at $140,389: the 2026–27 PA rate of $1,363 per credit for the Class of 2029's 103-credit schedule. The program's Class of 2029 tuition PDF is currently unavailable (404 error), but the current per-credit rate is consistent with the schedule found elsewhere. Required fees are not published. Living, equipment, travel and insurance costs are separate.
Curriculum & clinical training
Modular didactic education
Students focus on one course at a time, integrating clinical sciences by organ system.
Clinical phase
Nine five-week supervised clinical practice experiences and preparation for entering clinical practice.
28-month graduate PA sequence; the clinical phase includes activities beyond the nine rotations.
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: 100%
- Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 100%
Accreditation history
ContinuedSources you can open
Links to the program’s own pages and the official directories we use.
- ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory
- Program contact page
- University of Saint Joseph program page
- University of Saint Joseph curriculum/program program page
- University of Saint Joseph program page
- USJ published 2026–27 PA rate
- USJ PA cohort expense links
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