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Arizona School of Health Sciences

PA Program

Program at a Glance

Admitted Class Size
100
Duration
26 mo
Total Cost to Complete Program
$125k
Competitiveness
Moderately selective
Campus
On-campus

Application Timeline

Review Process
Rolling
Application Opens
Unlisted
Application Deadline
September 1, 2026
Program Start
July

What to Expect

Program Highlights

  • The A.T. Still University Department of Physician Assistant Studies provides a learning-centered education that develops exemplary physician assistants who deliver whole person healthcare with an emphasis on underserved populations. The program is deeply committed to fulfilling this mission.

Prerequisite Courses

Science Courses9 courses · 31 credits
Biochemistry
3 credits
Chemistry (general)+ Lab
4 credits
English
6 credits
Human Anatomy+ Lab
4 credits
Human Physiology+ Lab
4 credits
Medical Terminology
1 credits
Microbiology
3 credits
Psychology
3 credits
Statistics
3 credits

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Other Admissions Requirements

GPA Requirements
Cumulative GPA
3.0
Science GPA
3.0
Healthcare Experience
Patient Care (PCE) — 500 hrs min
Required
Shadowing
Recommended
Standardized Tests
GRE
Not Required
PA-CAT
Not Required
TOEFL
Not Required

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Accreditation

Next ARC-PA review: April 2034

Program Outcomes

92%first-time, class of 2025
Official NCCPA report — verified by Meshwell
93 first-time test-takers
Cohort Year
PANCE Pass Rate
Class of 2025LATEST93 takers
92%
Class of 202467 takers
93%
Class of 202366 takers
98%
Class of 202273 takers
92%
Class of 202169 takers
84%

PANCE Pass Rate refers to the percentage of graduates who passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination on their first attempt. This is a key indicator of program quality and student preparation.

Source: Official PANCE Scorecard, 2025

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Financial Investment

Total Cost to Complete Program$125,283
Seat Deposit$750(Non-refundable)
Scholarships & Financial Aid

None added.

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10 years
Est. Monthly Payment$0

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Contact

Arizona School of Health Sciences
5850 E. Still Circle Mesa Arizona 85206
Visit Program Websiteazadmissions@atsu.edu

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Frequently asked questions about the Arizona School of Health Sciences PA program

Answers generated from this program's profile data on Meshwell.

What GPA do you need for the Arizona School of Health Sciences PA program?

The Arizona School of Health Sciences PA program requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA to apply. Recently admitted students had a median GPA of 3.62 and a median science GPA of 3.59.

How many patient care hours does the Arizona School of Health Sciences PA program require?

The Arizona School of Health Sciences PA program requires at least 500 hours of hands-on patient care experience.

How much does the Arizona School of Health Sciences PA program cost?

The total cost to complete the Arizona School of Health Sciences PA program is about $125,283 in tuition and fees, excluding housing and other living costs.

How long is the Arizona School of Health Sciences PA program?

The Arizona School of Health Sciences PA program is 26 months long (about 2.2 years) from matriculation to graduation.

How competitive is the Arizona School of Health Sciences PA program?

The Arizona School of Health Sciences PA program is moderately selective. It admits a class of 100 students.

Is the GRE required for the Arizona School of Health Sciences PA program?

No. The Arizona School of Health Sciences PA program does not require the GRE for admission.

When is the application deadline for the Arizona School of Health Sciences PA program?

The application deadline for the Arizona School of Health Sciences PA program is September 1, 2026. The program uses rolling admissions, so applications are reviewed as they arrive and applying early is an advantage.

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