Saint Catherine University Physician Assistant Program

Saint Catherine University PA Program Mission Statement

The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program at St. Catherine University provides the building blocks of critical thinking by incorporating medical decision-making, ethical considerations, and principles of team-based practice into every course. Our innovative curriculum begins with 14 months in the classroom engaging in progressive, rich discussion—one that includes a global perspective—and hands-on experiences alongside experts in clinical settings. Next is 14 months of clinical clerkships (2,000 hours at a clinical location) before concluding with a senior seminar. Students who complete the program will be prepared to take the National Certification Examination required for licensure and clinical practice, and will demonstrate: Critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and m

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
• Campus Location: St. Paul, Minnesota 
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: August
• Class Duration: 28 months
• Class Capacity: 32 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $1,000
• International Students: Accepted
• TOEFL: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $109,487
• Nonresident tuition: $109,487

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 97%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 97%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: August
• Supplemental Application: Not Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified 
  
• Fee: Nil

GPA

• Overall GPA: 3.2
• Science GPA: No Minimum
• Prereq GPA: 3.0
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.69
  • Science: 3.67
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: 2,000 hours

SHADOWING

• PA Shadowing Recommended
• No Specified Hours

EVALUATIONS

• Two recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

• See Program Website

CASPer

• CASPer Not Required
• For more information on CASPer click here

PA-CAT

• PA-CAT Not Required
• For more information on PA-CAT click here

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link