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Keck Graduate Institute

(909) 607-7855

Keck Graduate Institute
535 Watson Dr.
Claremont, California 91711

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*Last updated February 27th, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement
The mission of the Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies (MSPA) program at Keck Graduate Institute is to develop high quality physician associates (PAs) who are dedicated to advancing healthcare through leadership, commitment to their communities, and the compassionate care of all populations.
Unique Program Features
Training in understanding health policy, leadership skill development, and entrepreneurship. Additional focus on surgery and emergency medicine. Community health focus with incorporation of the social determinants of health throughout the curriculum.
Curriculum Focus
NA - No Curricular Focus
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
DMSc: Doctor of Medical Science
Masters to Doctorate Bridge or Dual Degree
Yes
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
No
Types of Interviews
Traditional Interview; Group Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Admission Type
Rolling - Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis

Deadlines, Fees, & Eligibility

Application Deadline
11/01/2026
Deadline Requirement
Orange-Complete only: the application has been submitted, payment, all transcripts, and at least two evaluation letters must be received by CASPA by the posted deadline.
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
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
$130,000
Seat Deposit
Yes
Seat Deposit Cost
$1,500
Refundable Seat Deposit
No
Supplemental Application
Yes
Supplemental Deadline
11/01/2026
Supplemental Application Fee
No information provided
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver
No information provided

Requirements

Special Considerations
Holistic admissions review considering all aspects of a person's history, academic and non-academic.
Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
3
Types of References Required
PA; Physician; Other health care provider
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
Not Required
Hours Needed
1000
Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience
5 Years
Paid Direct Patient Care
Required
Volunteer Direct Patient Care
Not Required
Direct Patient Care Hours Needed
1000
Direct Patient Care Time Limit
5 Years

 

Other Paid Health Care
Not Required
Other Volunteer Health Care
Not Required
Shadowing a PA
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
No
Virtual Shadowing Accepted
No

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Microbiology
3 Credit(s)
Chemistry (general)
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)
Prereq requirements
Prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher from a regionally or nationally accredited institution. Online coursework is accepted but in-person courses are strongly recommended, particularly for anatomy and physiology.
Prereq time limit
10 Years
Outstanding pre-requisites must be completed in the following time frame
By June 15 of the year of matriculation
Maximum number of outstanding prerequisites allowed
2

Matriculants

Matriculant GPAs

Matriculant Overall GPA
3.51
Matriculant Science GPA
3.46

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
31
Male
8
Non-Binary
1
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
-
Asian
11
Black or African American
3
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
6
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
-
White
16
Multiracial
4
Other
-