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Oakland University

248.364.8679

Oakland University
1500 University Drive Suite 209 \r\n
Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326

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*Last updated April 28th, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement
To prepare high quality physician assistants, exceptionally trained to practice evidence-based medicine and embrace culturally diverse and inclusive environments, who will serve each person with compassion and professionalism.
Unique Program Features
Anatomage (Anatomy simulation tables), SimCapture (a cloud-based learning management system used to manage, record, assess, and debrief simulation training, capturing video, audio, and data for improved learning outcomes), favorable location surrounded by multiple healthcare systems
Curriculum Focus
Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning
Credentials Offered
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Type of Masters Degree
Other Master’s degree, please specify, Master of Physician Assistant Science
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
January 2027
Estimated Incoming Class Size
40
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Required Onsite Interview
Yes
Types of Interviews
Panel Interview
Admission Type
Regular - All applications are reviewed once the set deadline has passed

Deadlines, Fees, & Eligibility

Application Deadline
08/01/2026
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
No
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.;Yellow Ribbon program: Institutional participation in the a university-funded scholarship program for veterans.;Yellow Ribbon Schools program
Separate Tuition Rates
Yes
Tuition
No information provided
Resident Tuition
$107,000
Non-Resident Tuition
$117,000
Seat Deposit
Yes
Seat Deposit Cost
$1,000
Refundable Seat Deposit
No
Supplemental Application
Yes
Supplemental Deadline
08/01/2026
Supplemental Application Fee
$100
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver
No

Requirements

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
2
Types of References Required
No restrictions
Standardized Test(s) Required
CASPer
Minimum Overall GPA Required
3.00
Minimum Prereq GPA Required
3.00
Minimum Science GPA Required
N/A

Experience

Healthcare Experience
Yes, required
Paid Health Care
Not Required
Volunteer/Community Service Health Care
Recommended but not required
Hours Needed
500
Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience
4 Years
Paid Direct Patient Care
Required
Volunteer Direct Patient Care
Not Required
Direct Patient Care Hours Needed
500
Direct Patient Care Time Limit
4 Years

 

Other Paid Health Care
No information provided
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
No

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy
3 Credit(s), Lab Required
Biochemistry
3 Credit(s)
Microbiology
3 Credit(s)
Organic Chemistry
3 Credit(s)
Human Physiology
3 Credit(s)
Medical Terminology
3 Credit(s)
Statistics
3 Credit(s)
English
3 Credit(s)
Psychology
3 Credit(s)
Prereq requirements
Biochemistry or Organic Chemistry. AP English Composition and AP Statistics accepted only.
Prereq time limit
10 Years
Outstanding pre-requisites must be completed in the following time frame
No information provided
Maximum number of outstanding prerequisites allowed
No information provided

Matriculants

Matriculant GPAs

Matriculant Overall GPA
No information provided
Matriculant Science GPA
No information provided

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
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Male
-
Non-Binary
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Gender Unknown
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Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

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