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University of Maryland Eastern Shore

(410) 651-8452

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
11868 Academic Oval \r\n
Princess Anne, Maryland 21853

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*Last updated May 13th, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement
The Physician Assistant Program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all students, with an emphasis on supporting those from diverse backgrounds. Our mission is to empower students to deliver compassionate and competent care to patients in underserved and diverse communities locally, nationally, and globally.
Unique Program Features
https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pa/
Curriculum Focus
Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning
Credentials Offered
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Type of Masters Degree
MMS/MMSc: Master of Medical Science
Undergrad to Masters Bridge or Dual Degree
No
Doctorate Degree Offered
No
Masters to Doctorate Bridge or Dual Degree
No
Program Length
28 Months
Start Month
August 2027
Estimated Incoming Class Size
30
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Required Onsite Interview
Yes
Types of Interviews
Traditional Interview; Group Interview
Admission Type
Rolling - Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis

Deadlines, Fees, & Eligibility

Application Deadline
11/01/2026
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
Special admission consideration: Processes that recognize military veterans.
Separate Tuition Rates
No
Tuition
$131,320
Seat Deposit
Yes
Seat Deposit Cost
$1,498
Refundable Seat Deposit
No
Supplemental Application
Yes
Supplemental Deadline
12/01/2019
Supplemental Application Fee
$50
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver
No
View Supplemental Application

Requirements

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
3
Types of References Required
PA
Standardized Test(s) Required
None
Minimum Overall GPA Required
3.00
Minimum Prereq GPA Required
2.00
Minimum Science GPA Required
N/A

Experience

Healthcare Experience
Yes, required
Paid Health Care
Required
Volunteer/Community Service Health Care
Recommended but not required
Hours Needed
500
Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience
No information provided
Paid Direct Patient Care
Required
Volunteer Direct Patient Care
Recommended but not required
Direct Patient Care Hours Needed
500
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
Required
Shadowing a Physician
Required
Shadowing other health care provider
Not Required
Clinical and/or non-clinical research
Recommended but not required
Virtual Health Care Accepted
No
Virtual Shadowing Accepted
Yes

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Biology (general)
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Biochemistry
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Microbiology
3 Credit(s), Lab Required
Chemistry (general)
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Organic Chemistry
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Human Physiology
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Medical Terminology
3 Credit(s), Lab Required
Statistics
3 Credit(s), Lab Required
Psychology
3 Credit(s), Lab Required
Prereq time limit
6 Years
Outstanding pre-requisites must be completed in the following time frame
by January 15 after CASPA verification
Maximum number of outstanding prerequisites allowed
2

Matriculants

Matriculant GPAs

Matriculant Overall GPA
3.5
Matriculant Science GPA
3

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
25
Male
5
Non-Binary
0.0
Gender Unknown
0.0

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.0
Asian
1.0
Black or African American
8.0
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
2.0
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
0.0
White
2.0
Multiracial
-
Other
-