Delaware Valley University

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*Last updated February 7th, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement
The Delaware Valley University Physician Assistant Program is dedicated to the pillars of scholarship, service and professionalism. The program strives to train clinicians who are versed in leadership in the complex healthcare environment. The program is committed to educating graduates to provide compassionate team-based and evidence-based patient care, meeting the needs of society and their diverse communities.
Unique Program Features
Small cohort size with personal attention and a focus on flipped-classroom, active learning, and early clinical experiences and application of knowledge.
Curriculum Focus
Asynchronous Learning; Collaborative or Team-Based Learning; Early Clinical Exposure; Hybrid of Traditional or Case-Based Learning; Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning
Credentials Offered
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Type of Masters Degree
MSPAS: Master of Science in 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
24 Months
Start Month
October 2027
Estimated Incoming Class Size
20
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
No
Required Onsite Interview
No
Types of Interviews
Traditional Interview
Admission Type
Rolling - Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis

Deadlines, Fees, & Eligibility

Application Deadline
04/01/2027
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
International Application Link
Support for Veterans
Clinical partnerships: Partnerships with veteran organizations for rotations.;Special admission consideration: Processes that recognize military veterans.;Yellow Ribbon program: Institutional participation in the a university-funded scholarship program for veterans.;Yellow Ribbon Schools program
Separate Tuition Rates
No
Tuition
$85,900
Seat Deposit
Yes
Seat Deposit Cost
$1,500
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 no minimum for GPA, experience, etc. but please refer to incoming class profile on website for typical values. DelVal utilizes Holistic Admissions Review. Admissions are rolling but typically reviewed in June, September, January, and April.
Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
3
Types of References Required
PA; Physician
Standardized Test(s) Required
None
Minimum Overall GPA Required
N/A
Minimum Prereq GPA Required
N/A
Minimum Science GPA Required
N/A

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 information provided
Paid Direct Patient Care
Recommended but not required
Volunteer Direct Patient Care
Recommended but not required
Direct Patient Care Hours Needed
No information provided
Direct Patient Care Time Limit
No information provided

 

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

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy
3 Credit(s)
Biology (general)
6 Credit(s)
Microbiology
3 Credit(s)
Chemistry (general)
3 Credit(s)
Organic Chemistry
3 Credit(s)
Human Physiology
3 Credit(s)
Statistics
3 Credit(s)
Psychology
3 Credit(s)
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
3

Matriculants

Matriculant GPAs

Matriculant Overall GPA
3.25
Matriculant Science GPA
3.09

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
75
Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile
80
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile
35

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female
16
Male
4
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
-
Asian
9
Black or African American
4
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
2
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
-
White
5
Multiracial
-
Other
-