University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center PA Program Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service.
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Accreditation Status: Provisional Probation
Campus: School of Medicine
Degrees Offered: Masters
Distance & Online Learning: None
Bachelor Degree: Required
Class Duration: 24 months
Class Capacity: 30 students
On-Campus Housing: Not Available
Decision Criteria: Academic scores; Emotional intelligence; Understanding of PA profession, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $1,000
Supplemental Application: No
International Students: Not Accepted
TOEFL: Not Required
Recommendation letters: 3
CASPA
CASPA Participant? Yes
Application Deadline August 1, 2018
TUITION
Resident $100,979
Nonresident $130,979
GPA
Overall GPA 3.0
Prerequisite GPA No minimum
Science GPA 3.0
GRE
Required — MCAT not accepted in place of GRE
EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
Required: 500 hour minimum
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.
