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Wingate University

(704) 233-8993

PO BOX 159 515 North Main Street
Wingate, NC

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Program Website

*Last updated March 2023

Deadlines

Application Deadline
01/15/2024
Supplemental Application
No
Supplemental Deadline
09/01/2022
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
27
Start Month
August
Part-time Option
No
Academic Terms
Semesters
Total Number of Terms
7
Program Credit Hours
117
Estimated Incoming Class Size
60

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female
49
Male
11
Non-Binary
.
Gender Unknown
.

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
-
Asian
2
Black or African American
1
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
3
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander
-
White
53
Distance Campuses
Yes
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Primary Credentials
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Type of Masters
MPAS: Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Undergraduate Pre-Professional Phase
No
Accept Transfer Students
No
Accept International Applicants
No
Only Accept Pre-Professional
No
Special Tracks
Yes
Unique Program Features
Ultrasound (POCUS)integrated into the curriculum, Robust simulation/task trainer utilization, Clinical Transition Course, Students offered two elective rotations, Student-centered program with robust advising/remediation processes, two campus environments
Support for Veterans
<strong>Clinical partnerships</strong>: Partnerships with veteran organizations for rotations.;<strong>Veteran faculty</strong>: Faculty members who have veteran status.
Other Information
No information provided

Tuition

Separate Tuition Rates
No
Total Tuition
$97,370
Total Fees
$230

GPA Requirements

Minimum Overall GPA Required
No GPA minimum required
Minimum Overall Prerequisite GPA Required
3.20

Requirements & Prerequisites

Required Pre-requisite Courses:

  • Microbiology with lab
  • Statistics
  • Genetics
  • Medical Terminology
  • Biochemistry
  • General Psychology
  • Organic Chemistry with lab
  • Human Anatomy and Human Physiology
Required Shadowing
Not required
Required Health Care Experience
Not Required
Minimum Health Care Experience Hours
500
Required Direct Patient Care Experience
Required
Minimum Direct Patient Care Hours
500
Virtual Experience Hours Accepted
No
Required Onsite Interview
No
Required Writing Sample
No
Required Personal Statement
Yes
Required References
Academic Reference (e.g. Teacher/Professor; Academic Advisor)
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
154
Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile
63
Average Analytical Writing GRE Score
4
Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile
54
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score
154
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile
51

Mission Statement

The Wingate University Physician Assistant Program is dedicated to developing educated, productive and ethical physician assistants to serve the healthcare needs of the community in which they practice.