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Chatham University

(412) 365-1825

Chatham University
107 Woodland Rd
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232

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Program Website

*Last updated January 14th, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement
The Chatham University MPAS Program is dedicated to producing knowledgeable, compassionate, ethical, and clinically skillful graduates who are ready to provide health care services to all persons without exclusion and who are willing to become the future leaders and educators of the profession. (Full mission is on the website)
Unique Program Features
Problem-based learning curriculum, cadaver lab, Interprofessional Education opportunities
Curriculum Focus
Problem-Based Learning
Credentials Offered
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Type of Masters Degree
MPAS: Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Undergrad to Masters Bridge or Dual Degree
Yes
Doctorate Degree Offered
No
Masters to Doctorate Bridge or Dual Degree
No
Program Length
24 Months
Start Month
August 2027
Estimated Incoming Class Size
60
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Required Onsite Interview
Yes
Types of Interviews
Group Interview
Admission Type
Regular - All applications are reviewed once the set deadline has passed

Deadlines, Fees, & Eligibility

Application Deadline
10/01/2026
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, with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
International Application Link
Support for Veterans
Special admission consideration: Processes that recognize military veterans.
Separate Tuition Rates
No
Tuition
$127,000
Seat Deposit
Yes
Seat Deposit Cost
$800
Refundable Seat Deposit
No
Supplemental Application
No
Supplemental Deadline
No information provided
Supplemental Application Fee
No information provided
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver
No information provided

Requirements

Special Considerations
there is a holistic admissions review process along with the requirements
Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
3
Types of References Required
Employee/Supervisor; Academic Reference (e.g. Teacher/Professor or Academic Advisor)
Standardized Test(s) Required
None
Minimum Overall GPA Required
3.30
Minimum Prereq GPA Required
N/A
Minimum Science GPA Required
3.30

Experience

Healthcare Experience
No, not required
Paid Health Care
Not Required
Volunteer/Community Service Health Care
Not Required
Hours Needed
No information provided
Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience
5 Years
Paid Direct Patient Care
Not Required
Volunteer Direct Patient Care
Not Required
Direct Patient Care Hours Needed
No information provided
Direct Patient Care Time Limit
No Requirement

 

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

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Biology (general)
8 Credit(s), Lab Required
Microbiology
3 Credit(s)
Chemistry (general)
8 Credit(s), Lab Required
Organic Chemistry
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Human Physiology
3 Credit(s), Lab Required
Medical Terminology
1 Credit(s)
English
3 Credit(s)
Psychology
3 Credit(s)
Inorganic Chemistry
8 Credit(s), Lab Required
Prereq requirements
Accept Anatomy and Physiology I and II with lab, accept Organic Chem II with lab for another chemistry pre-req
Prereq time limit
10 Years
Outstanding pre-requisites must be completed in the following time frame
June 1, 2026
Maximum number of outstanding prerequisites allowed
3

Matriculants

Matriculant GPAs

Matriculant Overall GPA
3.8
Matriculant Science GPA
3.8

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
50
Male
9
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
1
Asian
11
Black or African American
-
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
-
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
-
White
42
Multiracial
-
Other
4