Creighton University - Omaha

Creighton University - Omaha
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, Nebraska 68178

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*Last updated January 21st, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement: The Creighton University Physician Assistant Program mission is to foster a tradition of excellence by transforming learners into compassionate physician assistants who are dedicated to exemplary patient care. Rooted in our Ignatian heritage, we empower students to realize their full potential through a commitment to professional growth and service to humanity.

Unique Program Features: Housed in School of Medicine, systems-based curriculum, cadaver lab, experienced faculty, academic medical center

Curriculum Focus: Collaborative or Team-Based Learning; Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning; 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: No

Doctorate Degree Offered: No

Masters to Doctorate Bridge or Dual Degree: No

Program Length: 28 Months

Start Month: August 2027

Estimated Incoming Class Size: 40

Part-time Option: No

Distance Learning: No

On-Campus Housing: Yes

Required Onsite Interview: Yes

Types of Interviews: Traditional Interview; Group Interview

Admission Type: Rolling - Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis

Deadlines, Fees, & Eligibility

Application Deadline: 08/01/2026

Deadline Requirement: Blue-Submit only: the applicant must only submit the application by your posted deadline.

Out of State Students Accepted: Yes

Transfer Students Accepted: No

DACA Status Applicants Considered: Yes

International Applicants Accepted: No

Support for Veterans: No information provided

Separate Tuition Rates: No

Tuition: $102,913

Seat Deposit: Yes

Seat Deposit Cost: $500

Refundable Seat Deposit: No

Supplemental Application: Yes

Supplemental Deadline: 09/01/2026

Supplemental Application Fee: $50

Supplemental Application Fee Waiver: Yes

Requirements

Special Considerations: Holistic admissions review. We review all applications that meet our minimum requirements.

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required: 3

Types of References Required: No restrictions

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: Yes, required

Paid Health Care: 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: Required

Volunteer Direct Patient Care: Required

Direct Patient Care Hours Needed: 250

Direct Patient Care Time Limit: No Requirement

Other Paid Health Care: Not Required

Other Volunteer Health Care: No information provided

Shadowing a PA: Recommended but not 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: Yes

Virtual Shadowing Accepted: Yes

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy: 4 Credit(s), Lab Required

Biochemistry: 3 Credit(s)

Microbiology: 4 Credit(s), Lab Required

Organic Chemistry: 3 Credit(s)

Human Physiology: 4 Credit(s), Lab Required

Medical Terminology: 1 Credit(s)

Statistics: 3 Credit(s)

Psychology: 3 Credit(s)

Prereq time limit: No Requirement

Outstanding pre-requisites must be completed in the following time frame: July 15

Maximum number of outstanding prerequisites allowed: 4

Matriculants

Matriculant GPAs

Matriculant Overall GPA: 3.84

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: 37

Male: 3

Non-Binary: 0.0

Gender Unknown: 0.0

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native: 0.0

Asian: 1

Black or African American: 2

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish: 1

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1

White: 35

Multiracial: 2

Other: 3.0