Complete in 24 months full-time
Diverse clinical sites for hands-on experience
Collaborate with students in other Naz health programs
Join a growing profession in the health care sector
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Employment of physician assistants is projected to grow 27 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. The median annual wage for physician assistants was $130,020 (2023), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cumulative GPA of 3.5 as defined in the “CASPA Overall GPA” calculation. This calculation considers all college-level coursework ever completed. For international coursework, see the International Applicants section.
Prerequisite Science GPA (in the courses designated with an asterisk below) of 3.5
Physician Assistant College Admissions Test (PA-CAT)
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in the United States or its equivalent from a foreign country, earned by December 20, 2025
Patient care experience: minimum of 500 hours of direct, hands-on patient care experience. This may be paid or volunteer. Eligible experiences include, but are not limited to, work as an RN, EMT, paramedic, medical assistant, PT or OT assistant, CNA, medical technician, social worker. Hours must be completed by December 20, 2025.
Physician assistant shadowing: minimum of 40 hours of shadowing a physician assistant. Hours must be completed by the time of application.
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“Nazareth’s hybrid physician assistant program blends online learning with high-impact, hands-on training. Students benefit from cutting-edge online learning tools, high-fidelity simulation, and immersive clinical experiences. Aligned with our mission to educate highly skilled, compassionate PAs, we emphasize interprofessional collaboration and preparing students to serve diverse communities. We are equipping the next generation of health care providers to thrive and effectively address the needs of patients.”
— Heather Grotke, Program Director