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PROGRAM PROFILE

Western University of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program

Pomona, California · Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Program website
Application deadline Nov 1, 2026Confirm deadline type
Tuition $115,026 published full-program tuitionPublished full-program tuition
Class size 98 studentsProgram cohort size
Program length 24 monthsFull program
GRE requirement Confirm with programCurrent GRE policy needs verification.
Patient-care minimum 1,000 hours minimumAt least 1,000 hours of patient-care experience are required.
Overall GPA minimum 3.00Minimum overall GPA is 3.00.
Science GPA minimum 3.00Minimum science GPA is 3.00; the published checklist also applies 3.00 to prerequisite GPA.
Recommendations 2 lettersTwo recommendations are required through CASPA. Family members cannot provide them; recommended sources include instructors, PAs observed in practice, and employers.
International applicants ConditionalAccepted with conditions. Applicants with foreign education must satisfy WesternU’s program-specific evaluation and prerequisite requirements.
THE PROGRAM

A closer look

A 24-month Southern California PA program with extensive clinical training and an interprofessional health-sciences setting.

On campus24 months98 students
Mission & approach

Prepare competent, compassionate physician assistants to deliver patient-centered care and serve diverse communities.

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WesternU MSPA requirements Current admission requirements · Checked 2026-09-15
BEYOND THE NUMBERS

Admissions insights

What this program looks for in applicants

Holistic, no formula; committee weighs academic credentials, patient clinical experience, community-service background, curriculum readiness, and interview; no California-residency preference; interview required.

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Program admissions information

How this program interviews

The program publishes an interview page focused on tone rather than logistics: it describes the day as an exchange of information in a warm and welcoming environment, with faculty and administration presenting on curriculum, the admissions process and student services, plus a faculty Q&A. It states explicitly that interviews are never meant to be threatening or confrontational. Format, delivery and dates are not published.

Source checked Jul 25, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.

Program interview information
YOUR STARTING POINT

Admissions & prerequisites

Admission requirements

GREConfirm with programThe accepted current program sources do not establish a program-specific GRE requirement.
Patient care1,000 hours minimumAt least 1,000 hours of patient-care experience are required.
Overall GPA3.00 minimumMinimum overall GPA is 3.00.
Science GPA3.00 minimumMinimum science GPA is 3.00; the published checklist also applies 3.00 to prerequisite GPA.
Recommendations2 lettersTwo recommendations are required through CASPA. Family members cannot provide them; recommended sources include instructors, PAs observed in practice, and employers.
International applicantsAccepted with conditionsApplicants with foreign education must satisfy WesternU’s program-specific evaluation and prerequisite requirements. Confirm individual eligibility.
English proficiency / TOEFLConfirm with programThe accepted current program sources do not state a separate program-specific English-exam policy.

Prerequisite coursework

Units not published

Detailed course requirements have not been verified in this record.

Course-level lab, grade, alternative, and policy details still need verification.

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WesternU MSPA requirements Current admission requirements · Checked 2026-09-15
BUILD YOUR TIMELINE

Dates & application steps

Application deadlineNov 1, 2026

Apply through CASPA. Confirm the deadline type and any secondary requirements with the program.

2026–2027
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WesternU MSPA requirements Current admission requirements · Checked 2026-09-15
THE FINANCIAL PICTURE

Know what the total includes

Published cost estimate

2026–2027 · two-year estimate
Tuition$115,026
Required program fees$8,600
Tuition + required feesFull attendance estimate not recorded
$123,626

Private-program full tuition estimate based on the published annual rate for two years. Required fees are shown separately; living and personal expenses are additional.

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WesternU MSPA program 2026–2027 program estimate · Checked 2026-09-15
HOW YOU’LL LEARN

Curriculum & clinical training

Detailed curriculum and clinical placement information has not been added to this catalog record.

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WHO STUDIES HERE

The admitted class

Recorded average GPANot published
Recorded science GPANot published

Cohort year and experience averages need verification.

Class averages describe an admitted cohort. They are not minimums or acceptance probabilities.

WesternU MSPA requirements Current admission requirements · Checked 2026-09-15
OUTCOMES & OVERSIGHT

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: 92%

Program reporting year not recorded; direct comparison unavailable.

  • Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 86%

Program reporting period not recorded; direct comparison unavailable.

Accreditation history

Continued
First accreditedNeeds verification
Next reviewNeeds verification

A complete dated action history has not been added to this record.

WesternU MSPA requirements Current admission requirements · Checked 2026-09-15
WesternU MSPA requirements Current admission requirements · Checked 2026-09-15
CHECK THE EVIDENCE

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Rankings & information still to verify

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