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PAEA Programsminimum SciGPAminimum cGPAPrerequisite Course Grade RequirementsPCEGEN CHEM1GEN CHEM2ORGO1ORGO2BIOCHEMPSYCHSTATSMED TERMA&PMicrobioGeneticsAccepts AP Credits?Accepts Online Courses?OtherHow Many LORSWhat Kind of LORSStandardized ExamBachelors needed by when?Application DeadlineSeats/Applications Recieved Contact Info/websiteMatriculant DataInterview Type (drop down)Notes
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University of Maryland, Baltimore3.00 B or higher min 1000 requiredPA shadowing will not be considered as Patient Contact Experience and volunteering will be considered as Community Service.1 semester of orgo or gen chem or biochemno1 semester of orgo or gen chem or biochemno1 semester of orgo or gen chem or biochempsyc100 or developmentalyesyes1 AND 2YesMedical Terminology, Biochemistry, and Developmental Psychology with a B or better are reccomended. Applicants that have completed the recommended coursework, in addition to meeting the program requirements, may be more competitive. 3applicationJuly 1 encouraged/ Sept 1 actual40/800Admission Requirements - University of Maryland Graduate School2022-24 Data (pg. 18)We can accept AP scores (must be official scores from College Board) for Psychology and Statistics. A score of 4 or 5 is acceptable. Scores under 4 are not accepted. Preference for MD residents, UM system college graduates. Per handbook, "Online courses are accepted provided they are equivalent. Science prerequisites that are completed online must include a lab component that covers the same material as listed in the course descriptions." MUST COMPLETE PRE-REQUISITES BEFORE CASPA SUBMISSION!
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George Washington University3.003.00 B- or higher1000 required (Direct care)yes1 semester of orgo or biochem1 semester of orgo or biochempsyc, abnormal or developmental recommended yes1 AND 2 2health care professional, academic instructors, NO family or friendsmatriculationverified by Oct 1 (by sept 1st latest submission to be on time)Admissions & Aid | The Physician Assistant Program | GW School of Medicine and Health SciencesPA Class of 2026MMI (Virtual)AP credit ONLY granted for Psychology with a score of 4 or higher. Applicants may apply to the program with no more than 1 outstanding prerequisite including those in progress at time of application, but all prerequisites must be completed prior to the beginning of the program. Students with a bachelor's degree in-progress are eligible to apply, provided that they will have fulfilled the baccalaureate degree requirement before matriculation. ---- No mention of online courses!
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Towson University3.00 B or higher800 required 1600 preferred (hands on preferred)High
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Physical Therapist Tech, OT Tech, Phlebotomist, Clinical Research Assistant, Lab Assistant Experience hours must be from paid employment through a company. Hours that are from self-employment, volunteer work, or obtained as a part of another academic program are not accepted.		1 semesteryesyes1 AND 2YesHealth Policy (HLSA300) (other equivalencies listed in the tab) NOTE: No longer required beginning with the 2025-2026 cycle!applicationVerified by August 1Admission Requirements & Deadlines - Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.) | Towson UniversityOnline courses and labs are acceptable provided they meet the above requirements. In state and veterans preference on applications.
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Drexel University 3.003.00 B- or higher 500 (direct, hands-on)A minimum of 500 hours of clearly documented volunteer or paid direct hands-on patient care experience, accrued by the time of application and recorded as part of the official CASPA application, are required.yes-general, organic or biochem acceptedrecommended-accepted as chem requirementgeneral, developmental or abnormal acceptedrecommended yes1 AND 2YesYes2 Bio courses (generally gen bio 1 and 2, microbio and genetics not accepted)2-5no family or friendsmatriculation77/2,266Master of Health Science - Physician Assistant (PA) | College of Nursing and Health Professions | Drexel University2024 data, scroll down to bottomPanel (in person)Applicants may apply with a maximum of two (2) prerequisite courses outstanding. In this case, applicants must indicate the courses that are either in progress or planned in the appropriate section of the CASPA application. Applications that do not list all nine prerequisite courses (either as completed, in progress, or planned) will not be reviewed. Courses may be completed online, provided that they are offered through a regionally accredited college or university and the applicant receives college credit and letter grades for the courses. The Drexel Physician Assistant Program gives preference to applicants who have demonstrated significant community or volunteer service (a minimum of 100 hours recorded on the CASPA application). All types of community service and volunteer activities will be considered. If volunteer hours are accrued through patient care activities, these hours will be accepted for both patient contact hours and volunteer hours.
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