Drexel University

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*Last updated March 9th, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement
The mission of the Drexel University Physician Assistant (PA) Program is to educate competent PAs who will deliver equitable, patient-centered primary healthcare with a focus on under-resourced communities; to promote interprofessional collaboration and advocacy of the PA profession; and to foster a culture of dignity and respect for everyone.
Unique Program Features
Drexel University offers a brand new Health Sciences Building, completed in Fall 2022, housing state of the art anatomy labs, simulation labs, classrooms, and study spaces. Interdisciplinary volunteer and learning opportunities abound. Clinical sites are well established throughout the country. As the first PA program in Pennsylvania, established in 1971, Drexel University is known for a tradition of excellence in educating primary care PAs.
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
MHS: Master of Health Science
Undergrad to Masters Bridge or Dual Degree
Yes
Doctorate Degree Offered
No
Masters to Doctorate Bridge or Dual Degree
No
Program Length
27 Months
Start Month
August 2027
Estimated Incoming Class Size
90
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
Yes
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
09/01/2026
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
Clinical partnerships: Partnerships with veteran organizations for rotations.;Yellow Ribbon program: Institutional participation in the a university-funded scholarship program for veterans.;Yellow Ribbon Schools program
Separate Tuition Rates
No
Tuition
$114,000
Seat Deposit
Yes
Seat Deposit Cost
$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

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
2
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
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
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
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)
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Human Physiology
4 Credit(s)
Genetics
3 Credit(s)
Medical Terminology
1 Credit(s)
Psychology
3 Credit(s)
Prereq requirements
See program website for more details regarding prerequisite courses and requirements.
Prereq time limit
10 Years
Outstanding pre-requisites must be completed in the following time frame
December 31 of application year
Maximum number of outstanding prerequisites allowed
2

Matriculants

Matriculant GPAs

Matriculant Overall GPA
3.74
Matriculant Science GPA
3.66

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
76
Male
12
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
-
Asian
26
Black or African American
6
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
7
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
-
White
46
Multiracial
1
Other
-