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Presbyterian College

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Presbyterian College
207 E. Maple St.
Clinton, South Carolina 29325

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*Last updated February 5th, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement
The mission of the Presbyterian College Physician Assistant Studies Program is to develop the medical, mental, moral, and physical capacities of each student in preparation for a lifetime of service to patients and those in need. To fulfill this mission, our top priority is fostering an environment that empowers faculty, students, and practitioners to learn, grow, and expand their knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the communities they serve.``
Unique Program Features
Presbyterian College’s 24-month Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies features small class sizes with a 13:1 student–faculty ratio, program-specific learning spaces, and expert faculty. Hands-on clinical training and extensive affiliation agreements support diverse rotations, including rural healthcare settings. Located in a rural community, the program prepares graduates to diagnose, treat, prescribe, and make an immediate impact in patient care.
Curriculum Focus
Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning
Credentials Offered
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Type of Masters Degree
MPAS: Master of 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
36
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Required Onsite Interview
Yes
Types of Interviews
Traditional Interview; Panel 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
04/01/2027
Deadline Requirement
Blue-Submit only: the applicant must only submit the application by your posted deadline.
Out of State Students Accepted
Yes
Transfer Students Accepted
No
DACA Status Applicants Considered
Yes
International Applicants Accepted
No
Support for Veterans
No information provided
Separate Tuition Rates
No
Tuition
$106,470
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
For full admission requirements please see our website: https://www.presby.edu/graduate-programs/physician-assistant-program/admissions/
Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
3
Types of References Required
PA; Academic Reference (e.g. Teacher/Professor or Academic Advisor)
Standardized Test(s) Required
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) - will not accept MCAT
Minimum Overall GPA Required
3.20
Minimum Prereq GPA Required
N/A
Minimum Science GPA Required
3.20

Experience

Healthcare Experience
Yes, required
Paid Health Care
Required
Volunteer/Community Service Health Care
Required
Hours Needed
200
Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience
5 Years
Paid Direct Patient Care
Required
Volunteer Direct Patient Care
Required
Direct Patient Care Hours Needed
200
Direct Patient Care Time Limit
5 Years

 

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

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy
8 Credit(s), Lab Required
Biology (general)
8 Credit(s), Lab Required
Biochemistry
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Microbiology
3 Credit(s), Lab Required
Chemistry (general)
8 Credit(s), Lab Required
Organic Chemistry
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Human Physiology
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Genetics
3 Credit(s)
Medical Terminology
1 Credit(s)
English
6 Credit(s)
Humanities
6 Credit(s)
Math (general)
6 Credit(s)
Math (algebra)
6 Credit(s)
Psychology
3 Credit(s)
Social Science
6 Credit(s)
Prereq requirements
For details on our prerequisites please refer to our checklist which can be found here: https://www.presby.edu/doc/PA/PCPARequirementsChecklist.pdf
Prereq time limit
7 Years
Outstanding pre-requisites must be completed in the following time frame
July 31, 2027
Maximum number of outstanding prerequisites allowed
No information provided

Matriculants

Matriculant GPAs

Matriculant Overall GPA
3.7
Matriculant Science GPA
3.6

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score
151
Average Analytical Writing GRE Score
3.7
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score
149

GRE Average Percentiles

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile
47
Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile
49
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile
23

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female
32
Male
4
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
-
Asian
4
Black or African American
3
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
2
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
-
White
25
Multiracial
-
Other
2