University of Maryland Baltimore Physician Assistant Program

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*Last updated March 2023

Deadlines

Application Deadline
09/01/2023
Supplemental Application
No
Supplemental Deadline
09/30/2019
Supplemental Application Fee
No information provided
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver
No information provided
Deposit
$1,500
Deposit Refundable
No

Program Info

CASPA Member
Yes
Program Length in Months
24
Start Month
April
Part-time Option
No
Academic Terms
Semesters
Total Number of Terms
7
Program Credit Hours
116
Estimated Incoming Class Size
40

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female
27
Male
10
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
-
Asian
6
Black or African American
6
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
2
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander
0.0
White
23
Distance Campuses
No
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Primary Credentials
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Type of Masters
Other Master’s degree, please specify
Undergraduate Pre-Professional Phase
No
Accept Transfer Students
No
Accept International Applicants
Yes, with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
Only Accept Pre-Professional
No information provided
Special Tracks
No
Unique Program Features
Diverse faculty, staff and cohort, focus on a supportive and inclusive learning environment, diverse modality learning curriculum, adaptive simulation experiences, advocate self-reflection and promote life-long learning
Support for Veterans
No information provided
Other Information
No information provided

Tuition

Separate Tuition Rates
Yes
Resident Tuition
$100,881
Non-Resident Tuition
$127,097

GPA Requirements

Minimum Overall GPA Required
3.00
Minimum Overall Prerequisite GPA Required
3.00

Requirements & Prerequisites

Required Pre-requisite Courses:

  • Statistics
  • Anatomy and Physiology I & II
  • General Microbiology with lab
  • General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry with lab
  • Introduction to Psychology or Developmental Psychology
Required Shadowing
Not required
Required Health Care Experience
Not Required
Minimum Health Care Experience Hours
No information provided
Required Direct Patient Care Experience
Required
Minimum Direct Patient Care Hours
No information provided
Virtual Experience Hours Accepted
No
Required Onsite Interview
No
Required Writing Sample
No
Required Personal Statement
Yes
Required References
No restrictions
Required Bachelor Degree
Yes
Required Standardized Tests
Graduate Record Examinations (will not accept MCAT)
Other Standardized Tests
No information provided
Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score
153
Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile
59
Average Analytical Writing GRE Score
4
Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile
60
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score
152
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile
44

Mission Statement

The University of Maryland Baltimore Graduate School (UMB) promotes excellence in education to foster the development of competent, ethical and compassionate primary care providers. We value diversity, lifelong learning, research, and scholarship. To accomplish this mission, emphasis is placed on both academics and professionalism. Our students are expected to exemplify the virtues of integrity, honesty, respect, and ethical behavior.