University of Tampa Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Pre-interview score (adjusted overall+science GPA, Casper, holistic faculty evaluation: academic readiness, resilience, service/community engagement, teamwork/communication/leadership, professionalism) + on-campus MMI; rank-ordered.

Non-rolling.

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

💬 How This Program Interviews

Format: Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Where: On campus

A pre-interview score is followed by an on-campus MMI.

Summarized from University of Tampa’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-07-14. 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 Tampa PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of UT’s physician assistant medicine program is to engage in collaborative training to develop competent medical providers from diverse backgrounds who provide quality medical care to their community.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Tampa, Florida
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: August
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 48 students
Seat Deposit: $1,500
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Resident tuition: $111,972
Nonresident tuition: $111,972

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 90%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 84%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: December
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0
Prereq GPA: 3.0
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.59
- Prerequisite: 3.67
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of B- required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)
Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry; General Biology; Anatomy; Physiology; Microbiology; Medical Terminology; Statistics — No expiration

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 500

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

Letters may come from faculty, coaches, employers, patients, or health care providers with whom the applicant has shadowing or work history

GRE

Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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