Oklahoma Baptist University

Oklahoma Baptist University
500 W University St \r\n
Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804

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*Last updated January 29th, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement: The Oklahoma Baptist University Physician Associate Program utilizes an innovative hybrid curriculum to prepare graduates who provide exceptional, patient-centered care with integrity and compassion, equipping them to serve in their home communities, underserved areas, and around the world.

Unique Program Features: This is a hybrid program, with the majority of didactic instruction occurring through an online flipped-classroom. Students come to campus four times in the first year for hands-on labs. Allows for student-centered learning and flexibility. Faith-based institution allows for integration of personal worldview in education.

Curriculum Focus: Asynchronous Learning; Hybrid of Traditional or Case-Based Learning; Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning

Credentials Offered: No information provided

Type of Masters Degree: Other Master’s degree, please specify, MSPAS: Master of Science in Physician Associate 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: January 2027

Estimated Incoming Class Size: 40

Part-time Option: No

Distance Learning: Yes

On-Campus Housing: Yes

Required Onsite Interview: No

Types of Interviews: Traditional Interview; Panel Interview; Group Interview

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

Deadlines, Fees, & Eligibility

Application Deadline: 11/01/2026

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: No

Support for Veterans: Special admission consideration: Processes that recognize military veterans.

Separate Tuition Rates: No

Tuition: $117,550

Seat Deposit: Yes

Seat Deposit Cost: $1,000

Refundable Seat Deposit: No

Supplemental Application: Yes

Supplemental Deadline: 11/01/2026

Supplemental Application Fee: $100

Supplemental Application Fee Waiver: Yes

Requirements

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required: 2

Types of References Required: No restrictions

Standardized Test(s) Required: None

Minimum Overall GPA Required: 3.25

Minimum Prereq GPA Required: N/A

Minimum Science GPA Required: 3.25

Experience

Healthcare Experience: Yes, required

Paid Health Care: Not Required

Volunteer/Community Service Health Care: No information provided

Hours Needed: 1000

Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience: No information provided

Paid Direct Patient Care: Required

Volunteer Direct Patient Care: No information provided

Direct Patient Care Hours Needed: 1000

Direct Patient Care Time Limit: No information provided

Other Paid Health Care: No information provided

Other Volunteer Health Care: No information provided

Shadowing a PA: Recommended but not required

Shadowing a Physician: No information provided

Shadowing other health care provider: No information provided

Clinical and/or non-clinical research: Not Required

Virtual Health Care Accepted: No

Virtual Shadowing Accepted: No

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy: 3 Credit(s)

Biochemistry: 3 Credit(s)

Microbiology: 3 Credit(s)

Organic Chemistry: 3 Credit(s)

Human Physiology: 3 Credit(s)

Genetics: 3 Credit(s)

Medical Terminology: 1 Credit(s)

Statistics: 3 Credit(s)

Psychology: 3 Credit(s)

Prereq requirements: Online coursework accepted, accept either Biochemistry or Molecular & Cellular Biology. Only Human Anatomy and Human Physiology have 10 year time requirement. See website for more details.

Prereq time limit: No information provided

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: 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

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