University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Physician Assistant Program
La Crosse, Wisconsin · Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Tuition + fees $48,087
2026–2027 estimated program charges
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A 24-month collaborative Wisconsin PA program with university and health-system partners, direct patient-care preparation, and statewide clinical training.
Mission & approach
Prepare physician assistants for collaborative, evidence-based practice with a focus on patient care, professional service, and Wisconsin communities.
Admissions insights
What this program looks for in applicants
Academic achievement (3.0 min overall & science GPA, recent <4yr coursework weighted), work experience, >=500 hrs direct patient care, volunteer experience, leadership, personal letter, 3 references, Casper, panel interview. Mayo Clinic/UWL partnership.
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Program admissions informationHow this program interviews
UWL holds interviews on campus on one of two set dates each cycle and does not offer a phone or internet interview option.
Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationAdmissions & prerequisites
Admission requirements
Prerequisite coursework
Prerequisites are counted by course; credit minimums for individual courses are not published.Review 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.
- Separate Anatomy and Physiology or a two-semester combined A&P sequence: Human Anatomy + Human Physiology OR Human Anatomy and Physiology two-semester sequence
- Biochemistry or upper-level Molecular or Cellular Biology: Biochemistry OR Molecular Biology OR Cellular Biology
- Precalculus, Calculus, or College Algebra plus Trigonometry: Precalculus OR Calculus OR College Algebra + Trigonometry
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Anatomy1 course(s) One semester; 200-level or above. | Not publishedPrerequisites are counted by course; credit minimums for individual courses are not published. | Not specified | Not specified |
| Human Physiology1 course(s) One semester; 200-level or above. | Not publishedPrerequisites are counted by course; credit minimums for individual courses are not published. | Not specified | Not specified |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology two-semester sequence2 course(s) 200-level or above. | Not publishedPrerequisites are counted by course; credit minimums for individual courses are not published. | Not specified | Not specified |
Microbiology1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne semester; 200-level or above. | Not publishedPrerequisites are counted by course; credit minimums for individual courses are not published. | Not specified | Not specified |
| General or Introductory Chemistry two-semester sequence2 course(s) | Not publishedPrerequisites are counted by course; credit minimums for individual courses are not published. | Not specified | Not specified |
Organic Chemistry1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne semester; 200-level or above. | Not publishedPrerequisites are counted by course; credit minimums for individual courses are not published. | Not specified | Not specified |
| Biochemistry1 course(s) One semester; 300-level or above; must be completed at a four-year institution. | Not publishedPrerequisites are counted by course; credit minimums for individual courses are not published. | Not specified | Not specified |
| Molecular Biology 300-level or above; accepted alternative to Biochemistry. | Not publishedPrerequisites are counted by course; credit minimums for individual courses are not published. | Not specified | Not specified |
| Cellular Biology 300-level or above; accepted alternative to Biochemistry. | Not publishedPrerequisites are counted by course; credit minimums for individual courses are not published. | Not specified | Not specified |
| Precalculus1 course(s) | Not publishedPrerequisites are counted by course; credit minimums for individual courses are not published. | Not specified | Not specified |
| Calculus1 course(s) | Not publishedPrerequisites are counted by course; credit minimums for individual courses are not published. | Not specified | Not specified |
| College Algebra | Not publishedPrerequisites are counted by course; credit minimums for individual courses are not published. | Not specified | Not specified |
| Trigonometry | Not publishedPrerequisites are counted by course; credit minimums for individual courses are not published. | Not specified | Not specified |
Statistics1 course(s)Course notes & alternativesOne semester; Biometry/Biostatistics and Research Methods often serve as acceptable substitutes; obtain course review. | Not publishedPrerequisites are counted by course; credit minimums for individual courses are not published. | Not specified | Not specified |
| General, Introductory, Developmental or Abnormal Psychology1 course(s) | Not publishedPrerequisites are counted by course; credit minimums for individual courses are not published. | Not specified | Not specified |
Policies that can change your plan
- Laboratory distribution
- At least two Biology and two Chemistry courses must include labs; the program does not say which ones.
- Course review
- Research Methods substitution and nonhuman A&P require program review. Credit minimums are not listed — check with the program.
Course requirements are listed by number of semesters, with no minimum credits per course or minimum grade. At least two required Biology courses (A&P and Microbiology) and at least two required Chemistry courses must include labs; ask the program which individual courses need them. An Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry lab is encouraged. Human A&P is strongly preferred; Mammalian or Vertebrate A&P may be accepted if Human A&P is unavailable. Prerequisites do not expire, but recent academic work (within the last four years) is considered. AP credit is accepted only if your official undergraduate transcript lists the specific courses and credits.
When courses must be complete: May apply while completing prerequisites; all complete before program start.
Dates & application steps
The prior-cycle deadline of 2026-08-01 has passed; the next deadline is not published.
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Published cost estimate
2026–2027 estimated program chargesPublished nonresident full-program tuition
Tuition-plus-fees combines tuition, differential, and university fees along with additional program and course fees. Living expenses are additional.
Curriculum & clinical training
Preclinical preparation
Medical sciences, clinical medicine and patient-care skills through the university’s collaborative program.
Clinical education
44 weeks of supervised clinical experiences, professional development and specialty training.
24-month collaborative program with Gundersen Medical Foundation, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences and Mayo Clinic Health System; the 2026–2027 catalog lists 108 credits.
The admitted class
Class of 2025
Published class statisticsThe overall figure is the undergraduate cumulative GPA.
Compare published cohorts
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2025 | 3.90 | 3.87 | Not recorded |
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: 99%
Accreditation history
ContinuedSources you can open
Links to the program’s own pages and the official directories we use.
- University of Wisconsin - La Crosse curriculum/program program page
- ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory
- University of Wisconsin - La Crosse curriculum/program program page
- UW–La Crosse PA program
- University of Wisconsin - La Crosse PA coursework requirements
- UW–La Crosse PA application process
- University of Wisconsin - La Crosse published class statistics
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