The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Southwestern School of Health Professions

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*Last updated March 20th, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement
The mission of the Physician Assistant Studies Program is to: Excel in the art and science of PA education. Promote inter-professional primary health care delivery to a diverse and dynamic population to improve health outcomes. Foster a dedication to evidence-based medicine, quality improvement, and patient safety. Cultivate a commitment to faculty, staff, and student wellness. Encourage leadership, service, and excellence among our faculty, staff, students, and graduates.
Unique Program Features
on-campus simulation lab, international rotations, infectious disease core rotation, human anatomy with cadaveric dissection, primary care preceptorship, student academic support services, faculty and peer mentorship
Curriculum Focus
Case-Based Learning; Collaborative or Team-Based Learning; Hybrid of Traditional or Case-Based Learning; Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning; Problem-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
30 Months
Start Month
May 2027
Estimated Incoming Class Size
60
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Required Onsite Interview
Yes
Types of Interviews
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Admission Type
Rolling - Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis

Deadlines, Fees, & Eligibility

Application Deadline
09/01/2026
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
Yes
International Applicants Accepted
Yes
International Application Link
Support for Veterans
No information provided
Separate Tuition Rates
Yes
Tuition
No information provided
Resident Tuition
$47,258
Non-Resident Tuition
$92,618
Seat Deposit
No
Seat Deposit Cost
No information provided
Refundable Seat Deposit
No information provided
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 Admissions review
Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
3
Types of References Required
No restrictions
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
3.00

Experience

Healthcare Experience
Recommended, but not required
Paid Health Care
Recommended but not required
Volunteer/Community Service Health Care
Recommended but not required
Hours Needed
No information provided
Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience
No information provided
Paid Direct Patient Care
Recommended but not required
Volunteer Direct Patient Care
Recommended but not required
Direct Patient Care Hours Needed
No information provided
Direct Patient Care Time Limit
No information provided

 

Other Paid Health Care
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
Recommended but not required
Virtual Health Care Accepted
Yes
Virtual Shadowing Accepted
Yes

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Microbiology
4 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)
Statistics
3 Credit(s)
Psychology
3 Credit(s)
Prereq requirements
Anatomy and Physiology I and II with lab and for science majors can be considered for Human Anatomy and Human Physiology prerequisites.
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
3.75
Matriculant Science GPA
3.71

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score
153
Average Analytical Writing GRE Score
4
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score
153

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
43
Male
13
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
6
Asian
3
Black or African American
9
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
1
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
-
White
9
Multiracial
32
Other
-