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Albany Medical College

PA Program

Program at a Glance

Admitted Class Size
42
Duration
28 mo
Total Cost to Complete Program
$90k
Competitiveness
Highly competitive
Campus
On-campus

Application Timeline

Review Process
Rolling
Application Opens
Unlisted
Application Deadline
October 1, 2026
Program Start
January

What to Expect

Program Highlights

  • The Center for Physician Assistant Studies, in support of the Albany Med Health System's mission as an academic medical system, has a responsibility to educate physician assistant students from demographically diverse backgrounds to meet the future primary and specialty health care needs of the region and the country by providing highly skilled, cost-effective, patient-centered care in a variety of settings. This mission will be advanced through commitment to the values of Quality and Excellenc

Prerequisite Courses

Science Courses10 courses · 43 credits
Biochemistry
3 credits
Biology (general)+ Lab
8 credits
Chemistry (general)+ Lab
8 credits
English
3 credits
Human Anatomy+ Lab
4 credits
Human Physiology+ Lab
4 credits
Microbiology+ Lab
4 credits
Organic Chemistry
3 credits
Psychology
3 credits
Statistics
3 credits

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Other Admissions Requirements

Healthcare Experience
Shadowing
Recommended
Standardized Tests
GRE
Not Required
PA-CAT
Not Required
TOEFL
Not Required

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Accreditation

Next ARC-PA review: April 2028

Program Outcomes

95%first-time, class of 2026
Official NCCPA report — verified by Meshwell
38 first-time test-takers
Cohort Year
PANCE Pass Rate
Class of 2026LATEST38 takers
95%
Class of 202542 takers
95%
Class of 202439 takers
92%
Class of 202341 takers
90%
Class of 202242 takers
93%

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, 2026

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Financial Investment

Total Cost to Complete Program$90,000
Seat Deposit$750(Non-refundable)
Scholarships & Financial Aid

None added.

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7.5%
10 years
Est. Monthly Payment$0

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Contact

Albany Medical College
47 New Scotland Ave Albany New York 12208
Visit Program Websitepaprogram@amc.edu

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Frequently asked questions about the Albany Medical College PA program

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

What GPA do you need for the Albany Medical College PA program?

The Albany Medical College PA program admitted students with a median GPA of 3.9 and a median science GPA of 3.8.

How much does the Albany Medical College PA program cost?

The total cost to complete the Albany Medical College PA program is about $90,000 in tuition and fees, excluding housing and other living costs.

How long is the Albany Medical College PA program?

The Albany Medical College PA program is 28 months long (about 2.3 years) from matriculation to graduation.

How competitive is the Albany Medical College PA program?

The Albany Medical College PA program is highly competitive. It admits a class of 42 students.

Is the GRE required for the Albany Medical College PA program?

No. The Albany Medical College PA program does not require the GRE for admission.

When is the application deadline for the Albany Medical College PA program?

The application deadline for the Albany Medical College PA program is October 1, 2026. The program uses rolling admissions, so applications are reviewed as they arrive and applying early is an advantage.

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