University of Texas – Medical Branch at Galveston Physician Assistant Program
Galveston, Texas · Masters
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2026–2027 rates projected over 106 required credits
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A 26-month Galveston PA program with July matriculation, required Casper assessment, and no published patient-care minimum.
Mission & approach
To develop and graduate academically and clinically exceptional physician assistants.
Admissions insights
What this program looks for in applicants
Holistic review by PA faculty committee: overall & science GPA, prerequisite coursework, graduate coursework, reference letters, personal statement, Casper, personal qualifications. Goal: 20%+ pool from underrepresented/first-gen/military/economically disadvantaged/medically underserved backgrounds.
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Program admissions informationHow this program interviews
A modified MMI: four separate six-minute one-on-one interviews, with two minutes to read a scenario before each one. Held in person on the UTMB campus, usually on Fridays, September through December. The program strongly discourages rescheduling.
Source checked Jul 25, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microbiology or Bacteriology with lab | 4Semester credits unless noted | Required | C |
| Biochemistry | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | C |
| Genetics | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | C |
| Human Anatomy with lab | 4Semester credits unless noted | Required | C |
| Human Physiology with lab | 4Semester credits unless noted | Required | C |
| Organic Chemistry with lab | 4Semester credits unless noted | Required | C |
| Behavioral Sciences | 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
29 semester credits total. Prerequisites must be completed within ten years of the September 1 application deadline. Science coursework must be designated for science majors. Regionally accredited U.S. coursework, including online or distance learning, is accepted. No examination, AP/IB or Pass/Fail credit counts toward prerequisites. Planned coursework is checked after acceptance. Spring coursework must be completed before matriculation; no number of courses in progress is specified.
When courses must be complete: All prerequisite credits complete no later than the end of Spring in the matriculation year.
Dates & application steps
The prior-cycle deadline of 2026-09-01 has passed; the next deadline is not published.
This is the expected start of the entering class.
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Published cost estimate
2026–2027 rates projected over 106 required credits$858 credit × 106 required credits · Projected full-program tuition at current rates; fees and living costs are separate, and rates may change.
Tuition per credit: resident $50 + $275 + $59 + $10 = $394; nonresident $455 + $393 + $10 = $858. The curriculum is 106 credits (108 with the optional Global Health course). Estimated tuition is $41,764 (resident) / $90,948 (nonresident). Older figures of $40,704 / $89,888 are outdated, and combined totals of $54,905 / $104,090 from prior cost sources do not match current rates. Check with the program for current required fees.
Curriculum & clinical training
Preclinical education
Primarily in-person medical sciences and clinical preparation, with occasional online or asynchronous sessions.
Clinical education and completion
Twelve four-week rotations, professional practice and investigative coursework; behavioral health may primarily use telemedicine.
26-month July-entry degree plan: 106 credits, or 108 with the Global Health elective. The program provides clinical sites; students budget for placements away from campus.
The admitted class
Accepted students over the last five years (exact years not specified)
Published class statisticsAccepted students averaged 1,056 hours of health care experience across the multiyear profile.
Compare published cohorts
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accepted students over the last five years (exact years not specified) | 3.70Average Cumulative GPA | 3.63Average Science GPA | 1,995Patient Contact Hours—Class Mean |
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
See first-time program performance with clearly dated national context.
- First-time PANCE pass rate: 87%
- Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 89%
Accreditation history
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- University of Texas – Medical Branch at Galveston curriculum/program program page
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