DeSales University PA Program
Requirements, class size and deadline for the DeSales University Physician Assistant program, PA.
Program at a glance
- Location
- PA
- Max class size
- 47 students
- Program length
- 24 months
- Starts
- August
- CASPA deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Average accepted GPA
- 3.79
- Patient-care hours
- 500 required
- GRE
- GRE, MCAT or PA-CAT required (only one needed)
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Prerequisite courses
10 required courses, as published by the program.
- English Composition I
- English Composition II
- General Biology
- General Chemistry
- General Psychology
- Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- Human Anatomy & Physiology II
- Microbiology
- Organic Chemistry
- Statistics
Frequently asked questions
- How many students does the DeSales University PA program accept?
- DeSales University is accredited for a maximum entering class of 47 students. This is the cap approved by ARC-PA; the actual entering class can be smaller.
- How long is the DeSales University PA program?
- The DeSales University PA program runs 24 months. It begins in August.
- What GPA do you need for the DeSales University PA program?
- Admitted students average a 3.79 GPA.
- What is the DeSales University PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline is December 1, 2026. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying earlier is generally better.
- Does the DeSales University PA program require the GRE?
- Not on its own. DeSales University requires GRE, MCAT or PA-CAT scores, and you only need to submit one of them.
- How many patient-care hours does DeSales University require?
- DeSales University requires 500 patient-care hours.
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