Indiana University Indianapolis, School of Health & Human Sciences Physician Assistant Program
Indianapolis, Indiana · Master
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Mission & approach
The mission of the Indiana University Master of Physician Assistant Studies program is to prepare compassionate and competent graduates for physician assistant practice and to prepare leaders in the field to transform human experience and quality of life, with a focus on meeting the healthcare needs of the community.
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What this program looks for in applicants
Holistic review aligned to program values (Excellence, Collaboration, Professionalism, Leadership, Advocacy). Min eligibility: bachelor's before summer start, prereqs (max one outstanding at application, all before matriculation, C+), overall and science GPA >=3.2, >=2 LORs, required PCE (no min hours). Factors: GPAs (preference well above 3.2), prereq grades (B- or better preferred), PCE hours, leadership, community service/advocacy, personal statement, LOR quality, optional GRE. No preference for Indiana residents or any major. Applicants who previously matriculated in any US PA program are ineligible. In-person interviews by invitation.
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Program admissions informationHow this program interviews
IUPUI's in-person interview day runs a half day and combines individual and group interviews with a panel Q&A session involving current and former students plus a campus tour.
Source checked Aug 1, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationAdmissions & prerequisites
Admission requirements
Prerequisite coursework
Semester credits (minimum credits per course)Review each course, its lab, and the program’s policies. Your links are planning records; the program decides equivalency.
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Statistics or Biostatistics including descriptive and inferential statisticsCourse notes & alternativesAt least 3 credits. | 3Semester credits (minimum credits per course) | Not specified | C |
Human Anatomy with labCourse notes & alternativesAt least 3 credits; course alignment may be reviewed. | 3Semester credits (minimum credits per course) | Required | C |
Human PhysiologyCourse notes & alternativesAt least 3 credits; lab recommended, not required. | 3Semester credits (minimum credits per course) | Preferred | C |
Combined Human Anatomy and Physiology sequence2 course(s)Course notes & alternativesFor a combined A&P course, a two-course sequence (two semesters or a full year) at the 200 level or higher is recommended. The program does not say whether this replaces both separate courses, so ask the program to confirm equivalency. | Not publishedSemester credits (minimum credits per course) | Not specified | C |
General Chemistry I and II with labs2 course(s)Course notes & alternativesEach course must be at least 3 credits; labs required. | 6Semester credits (minimum credits per course) | Required | C |
General Biology I with labCourse notes & alternativesAt least 3 credits; plant-based courses do not fulfill this requirement. | 3Semester credits (minimum credits per course) | Required | C |
Microbiology with labCourse notes & alternativesAt least 3 credits. | 3Semester credits (minimum credits per course) | Required | C |
Upper-level human biologyCourse notes & alternativesAt least 3 credits; genetics and molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, or basic principles of plant and animal genetics. Lab recommended, not required. | 3Semester credits (minimum credits per course) | Preferred | C |
Organic Chemistry I with labCourse notes & alternativesAt least 3 credits; lab required. | 3Semester credits (minimum credits per course) | Required | C |
Introductory PsychologyCourse notes & alternativesAt least 3 credits. | 3Semester credits (minimum credits per course) | Not specified | C |
Medical TerminologyCourse notes & alternativesMedical Terminology does not need to meet the 3-credit minimum. The minimum credits for this course are not published — check with the program. | Not publishedSemester credits (minimum credits per course) | Not specified | C |
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Prerequisites do not expire. At most one course may still be outstanding when you apply, and all must be complete before you start. Check with the program on whether a combined A&P course counts.
When courses must be complete: At most one outstanding prerequisite at application; all prerequisites completed before program start.
Dates & application steps
Applications must be submitted by the deadline.
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Published cost estimate
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Resident total is about $69,211.
Curriculum & clinical training
Didactic curriculum
Summer through the following summer develops anatomy, medical science, patient evaluation, pharmacology, therapeutics and procedural skills.
Clinical curriculum
Seven core rotations and four electives are accompanied by practice seminars, review and a graduate-preparedness portfolio. Listed rotations are four weeks.
27-month, 111-credit MPAS program. Electives may be in any available discipline within the United States.
The admitted class
Class of 2025
Published class statisticsThese numbers describe the class that graduated in 2025; they are not current admissions minimums. The math/science GPA shown here is a different measure than overall science GPA.
Compare published cohorts
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2025 | 3.87 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
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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: 100%
- Five-year first-time PANCE pass rate: 96%
Accreditation history
Accredited-ContinuedSources you can open
Links to the program’s own pages and the official directories we use.
- PA School Finder deadline record
- IU Indianapolis Physician Assistant Studies program page
- Indiana University Indianapolis, School of Health & Human Sciences Physician Assistant Studies curriculum and clinical training
- Indiana University Indianapolis, School of Health & Human Sciences Physician Assistant Studies cohort profile
- ARC-PA currently accredited programs — sponsoring-institution directory
- Program contact page
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