Bay Path University

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*Last updated March 6th, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement
The Bay Path University Physician Assistant Program educates a diverse student body to develop compassionate, culturally aware healthcare providers who advocate for their patients, maintain the highest quality and ethical standards of care, and recognize their obligation to care for the underserved, and fosters the advancement of and leadership in the Physician Assistant profession.
Unique Program Features
Unique 8-10 week schedules which allow for reflection and self-care. State of the art facility. Interprofessional opportunities, Specialty Experiences. International and public health experiences, low attrition.
Curriculum Focus
Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning; Problem-Based Learning
Credentials Offered
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Type of Masters Degree
MSPA: Master of Science Physician Assistant
Undergrad to Masters Bridge or Dual Degree
No
Doctorate Degree Offered
No
Masters to Doctorate Bridge or Dual Degree
No
Program Length
24 Months
Start Month
June 2027
Estimated Incoming Class Size
60
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
No
Required Onsite Interview
No
Types of Interviews
Traditional Interview; Group Interview
Admission Type
Regular - All applications are reviewed once the set deadline has passed

Deadlines, Fees, & Eligibility

Application Deadline
12/01/2026
Deadline Requirement
Green-Verified: the application has been submitted, payment, all transcripts, and at least two evaluation letters must be received by CASPA by the posted deadline, and the application has a verified status, meaning all GPAs have been calculated by CASPA.
Out of State Students Accepted
Yes
Transfer Students Accepted
No
DACA Status Applicants Considered
Yes
International Applicants Accepted
Yes
Support for Veterans
No information provided
Separate Tuition Rates
No
Tuition
$119,100
Seat Deposit
Yes
Seat Deposit Cost
$1,000
Refundable Seat Deposit
No
Supplemental Application
Yes
Supplemental Deadline
12/01/2026
Supplemental Application Fee
$60
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver
Yes
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Requirements

Special Considerations
Preference given for HRSA Socioeconomic Indicators: Economically disadvantaged, Family received public assistance, from medically underserved area, health professional shortage area, 1st gen college student), Military, veteran, advanced degree
Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
3
Types of References Required
Employee/Supervisor
Standardized Test(s) Required
None
Minimum Overall GPA Required
3.00
Minimum Prereq GPA Required
N/A
Minimum Science GPA Required
3.00

Experience

Healthcare Experience
Recommended, but not required
Paid Health Care
Recommended but not required
Volunteer/Community Service Health Care
Recommended but not required
Hours Needed
No information provided
Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience
No Requirement
Paid Direct Patient Care
Recommended but not required
Volunteer Direct Patient Care
Recommended but not required
Direct Patient Care Hours Needed
500
Direct Patient Care Time Limit
No Requirement

 

Other Paid Health Care
Not Required
Other Volunteer Health Care
No information provided
Shadowing a PA
Not Required
Shadowing a Physician
Not Required
Shadowing other health care provider
Not Required
Clinical and/or non-clinical research
Recommended but not required
Virtual Health Care Accepted
Yes
Virtual Shadowing Accepted
No

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Biology (general)
4 Credit(s)
Biochemistry
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Microbiology
3 Credit(s)
Chemistry (general)
3 Credit(s), Lab Required
Organic Chemistry
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Physics
3 Credit(s)
Human Physiology
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Statistics
3 Credit(s)
Prereq requirements
15 credits Biological Sciences 15 credits Chemical/Physical Sciences 3 Credit Statistics Course 3 Credit Public Health/Social Justice/ Ethnic, Gender Studies Course
Prereq time limit
10 Years
Outstanding pre-requisites must be completed in the following time frame
At any point prior to matriculation
Maximum number of outstanding prerequisites allowed
2

Matriculants

Matriculant GPAs

Matriculant Overall GPA
3.6
Matriculant Science GPA
3.5

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score
No information provided
Average Analytical Writing GRE Score
No information provided
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score
No information provided

GRE Average Percentiles

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile
No information provided
Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile
No information provided
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile
No information provided

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female
47
Male
13
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
3
Asian
13
Black or African American
6
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
16
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
-
White
36
Multiracial
-
Other
5