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University of Kentucky – Morehead

University of Kentucky – Morehead
316 W. 2nd Street Room 202A
Morehead, Kentucky 40351

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*Last updated January 28th, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement
The University of Kentucky Physician Assistant (PA) Program's mission is to educate highly skilled, compassionate physician assistants trained to provide exceptional patient care and advance healthcare in underserved and rural communities across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Our program's success in fulfilling this mission is founded on: Rigorous academic training Active community engagement A collaborative environment fostering care for others, innovation, leadership, and excellence.
Unique Program Features
international clinical experiences, full cadaver gross anatomy lab, early patient care experience during didactic year, community service, focus on rural health, high touch individual advising, post graduate residency opportunities, non-thesis research based didactic project
Curriculum Focus
Case-Based Learning; Collaborative or Team-Based Learning; Early Clinical Exposure; 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
29 Months
Start Month
January 2027
Estimated Incoming Class Size
16
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
No
Required Onsite Interview
No
Types of Interviews
Traditional Interview
Admission Type
Regular - All applications are reviewed once the set deadline has passed

Deadlines, Fees, & Eligibility

Application Deadline
07/15/2026
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.
International Application Link
Support for Veterans
a consortium of colleges that recognizes the unique needs of veterans in achieving their educational goals. Many of these institutions offer special benefits;such as tuition reduction or credit for experiential learning.;Veteran faculty: Faculty members who have veteran status.;Yellow Ribbon program: Institutional participation in the a university-funded scholarship program for veterans.;SOC member: Institutional participation in the Service members Opportunity Colleges programs;Yellow Ribbon Schools program
Separate Tuition Rates
Yes
Tuition
No information provided
Resident Tuition
$70,171
Non-Resident Tuition
$122,548
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

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
3
Types of References Required
PA; Physician; Other health care provider; Academic Reference (e.g. Teacher/Professor or Academic Advisor)
Standardized Test(s) Required
None
Minimum Overall GPA Required
2.75
Minimum Prereq GPA Required
N/A
Minimum Science GPA Required
N/A

Experience

Healthcare Experience
Yes, required
Paid Health Care
Recommended but not required
Volunteer/Community Service Health Care
Recommended but not required
Hours Needed
1
Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience
No information provided
Paid Direct Patient Care
Required
Volunteer Direct Patient Care
Required
Direct Patient Care Hours Needed
No information provided
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
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
Yes

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy
3 Credit(s)
Biology (general)
3 Credit(s), Lab Required
Microbiology
3 Credit(s), Lab Required
Chemistry (general)
6 Credit(s), Lab Required
Organic Chemistry
3 Credit(s), Lab Required
Human Physiology
3 Credit(s)
Medical Terminology
1 Credit(s)
Statistics
3 Credit(s)
Psychology
3 Credit(s)
Sociology
3 Credit(s)
Social Science
3 Credit(s)
Prereq requirements
There is not enough characters allowed.
Prereq time limit
No information provided
Outstanding pre-requisites must be completed in the following time frame
Summer 2026
Maximum number of outstanding prerequisites allowed
2

Matriculants

Matriculant GPAs

Matriculant Overall GPA
3.8
Matriculant Science GPA
3.74

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
14
Male
2
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
-
Asian
4
Black or African American
1
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
2
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
-
White
47
Multiracial
-
Other
1