South University, Tampa

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*Last updated February 23rd, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement
The mission of the South University Physician Assistant (MSPA) program is to educate a diverse student population and prepare graduates to practice the art and science of medicine who provide high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered healthcare that is responsive to the needs of all individuals.
Unique Program Features
We offer gross cadaver dissection and procedures through our partnership with CAMLS; We also have early clinical exposure starting in the second quarter of didactic; Offer Emergency Medicine Certificate Program; ATOM Program participation with first assist exposure; Community involvement through multiple programs with special focus on the underserved/underrepresented.
Curriculum Focus
Case-Based Learning; Collaborative or Team-Based Learning; Early Clinical Exposure; Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning; Problem-Based Learning
Credentials Offered
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Type of Masters Degree
MSPA: Master of Science Physician Assistant
Undergrad to Masters Bridge or Dual Degree
No
Doctorate Degree Offered
No
Masters to Doctorate Bridge or Dual Degree
No
Program Length
27 Months
Start Month
January 2027
Estimated Incoming Class Size
60
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
No
Required Onsite Interview
Yes
Types of Interviews
Traditional Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Admission Type
Rolling - Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis

Deadlines, Fees, & Eligibility

Application Deadline
08/01/2026
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, with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
Support for Veterans
Veteran faculty: Faculty members who have veteran status.;Yellow Ribbon program: Institutional participation in the a university-funded scholarship program for veterans.;Yellow Ribbon Schools program
Separate Tuition Rates
No
Tuition
$97,704
Seat Deposit
Yes
Seat Deposit Cost
$1,000
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
Holistic interview process is utilized with rolling admissions
Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
3
Types of References Required
PA; Physician; Other health care provider
Standardized Test(s) Required
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) - will not accept MCAT
Minimum Overall GPA Required
3.00
Minimum Prereq GPA Required
N/A
Minimum Science GPA Required
N/A

Experience

Healthcare Experience
Recommended, but not required
Paid Health Care
Recommended but not required
Volunteer/Community Service Health Care
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
Not Required
Direct Patient Care Hours Needed
No information provided
Direct Patient Care Time Limit
No Requirement

 

Other Paid Health Care
Recommended but 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
Yes
Virtual Shadowing Accepted
Yes

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Biology (general)
6 Credit(s)
Microbiology
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Chemistry (general)
8 Credit(s), Lab Required
Organic Chemistry
3 Credit(s)
Human Physiology
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Prereq requirements
Organic Chemistry OR Biochemistry
Prereq time limit
No Requirement
Outstanding pre-requisites must be completed in the following time frame
By August 1
Maximum number of outstanding prerequisites allowed
No information provided

Matriculants

Matriculant GPAs

Matriculant Overall GPA
3.66
Matriculant Science GPA
3.56

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score
154
Average Analytical Writing GRE Score
4.1
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score
152

GRE Average Percentiles

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile
59
Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile
63
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile
31

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female
45
Male
15
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
-
Asian
14
Black or African American
4
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
12
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
-
White
46
Multiracial
18
Other
-