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A holistic admissions approach.

Admission decisions are based on all academic work (including undergraduate GPA and science GPA), interview scores, healthcare care experience, letters of recommendation, demonstrated service and leadership ability. Motivation, maturity, interpersonal skills, knowledge of the PA profession and the healthcare system, and the mission of the Ƶ PA program are also considered. Ƶ is committed to building a class of students who represent a variety of backgrounds and experiences in order to develop dedicated and empathetic healthcare professionals.

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Overview

Take the Next Step

Learn more about the Ƶ Physician Assistant Studies Program admission decision and candidate overview. As part of our commitment to holistic application decisions, learn ways to showcase your experiences and how they align with Ƶ’s PA Program mission: “Learning. Caring. Serving. Leading.”

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Application Process and Requirements

How to Apply

Applying to the Ƶ PA program is easy due to Ƶ’s participation in the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA). All program start dates begin in January and require additional information for admissions.

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Tuition and Financial Aid

Invest in Your Future

Ƶ is committed to affordable options for advancing education. Ƶ is a proud participant of the Yellow Ribbon Program and offers multiple pathways to financing a physician assistant studies program including scholarships, federal loan and grant options as well as information about forgivable loan options in health care professions.

Already Admitted?

Learn more about the next steps in the application process and information helpful for incoming physician assistant students at Ƶ.