590 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA
34.08156, -118.29123
Los Angeles, California · Masters
A Los Angeles PA program combining classroom, simulation, and supervised clinical training in a diverse metropolitan setting.
The Master of Physician Assistant-California Hybrid Program at the Center for Graduate Studies provides an intentionally immersive learning environment focused on clinical and cultural competence, personal wellness and insight, and ethical responsibility. Through our unique approach to transformational education and student support, we help prepare medical professionals who demonstrate competent, compassionate, holistic, person-centric care with respect and equity to all persons and communities served.
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Preference for: strong GPAs (>3.5); academic rigor (no repeats/withdrawals/incompletes, 12+ credit semesters); understanding of PA role (500+ HCE hours, shadowing); strong written communication. Faculty decisions after group + multiple mini interviews (MMIs) and a writing station (virtual). cGPA 3.0 and BCP/prereq GPA 3.0 minimums; B- or better in all prerequisites.
Summarized from the program’s admissions information. Confirm current selection criteria with the program.
Program admissions informationThe admissions team encouraged applicants to apply as soon as the cycle opens, provided prerequisites are complete or a clear completion plan is in place. On experience, they said direct interaction with patients is the key factor, but the actual responsibilities of the role - not the job title - determine whether it counts. It is worth understanding what hybrid means here before you apply: didactic coursework is online, but the first year carries on-campus immersive experiences for hands-on practice, and the second year combines online coursework with clinical rotations at partner sites in the Los Angeles area. Think realistically in advance about commuting, relocation and housing. Interviews are conducted by the program's own PA faculty and staff.
Shared at the fair on Aug 22, 2026; paraphrased program-level notes. This is a past event, not an upcoming session. Confirm current guidance with the program.
PAEA Virtual PA Admissions Fair (CareerEco), July 11 2026 and August 22 2026 - program-level, paraphrased; qualitative only
Interview day for the WCU MPA California program combines a group interview activity and multiple mini interview (MMI) stations hosted by WCU PA program faculty, plus a separate writing station.
Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationReview 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.
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade | Your coursework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs2 course(s) 8 quarter credits. | 6Semester credits unless noted | Required | B- | Sign in to plan |
| Human Anatomy with lab 4 quarter credits. | 3Semester credits unless noted | Required | B- | Sign in to plan |
| Human Physiology with lab 4 quarter credits. | 3Semester credits unless noted | Required | B- | Sign in to plan |
General Chemistry I and II with labs2 course(s)Course notes & alternatives8 quarter credits. | 6Semester credits unless noted | Required | B- | Sign in to plan |
Microbiology with labCourse notes & alternatives4 quarter credits. | 3Semester credits unless noted | Required | B- | Sign in to plan |
Human GeneticsCourse notes & alternatives4 quarter credits. | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | B- | Sign in to plan |
Organic Chemistry with labCourse notes & alternatives4 quarter credits. | 3Semester credits unless noted | Required | B- | Sign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed. |
BiochemistryCourse notes & alternatives4 quarter credits. | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | B- | Sign in to plan |
StatisticsCourse notes & alternatives4 quarter credits; introductory level accepted. | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not specified | B- | Sign in to plan |
California admissions policy is separate from Texas. All prerequisites within ten years; prerequisite science GPA at least 3.0. Science courses must not be introductory/non-science-major courses. AP accepted for Statistics (the general policy also names Psychology, which is not on the required list); other prerequisite AP, pass/no-credit, CLEP and experiential credit not accepted.
When courses must be complete: All prerequisites completed before matriculation.
Current published deadline; confirm the required CASPA processing status for this cycle.
Published nonresident full-program tuition
Published tuition is $110,052. The available itemized charges total $120,852 with required fees, while another source note lists $122,472. Confirm the fee total for your cohort before enrollment.
Primarily online medical coursework with scheduled in-person immersion and patient-care skill development.
Nine five-week experiences include seven core rotations and two electives, with advanced seminars, preparation and final in-person immersion.
California’s 24-month, 108-credit hybrid curriculum. The program’s clinical team coordinates placements.
Cohort year and experience averages need verification.
Published class statistics describe the named cohort or population. They are not admission minimums or acceptance probabilities.
Graduate outcomes
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No 5-year average yet - only TWO graduating cohorts (2024-2025); 72% first-time across them (63/88)
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