Hofstra University PA Program
Requirements, class size and deadline for the Hofstra University Physician Assistant program, NY.
Program at a glance
- Location
- NY
- Max class size
- 75 students
- Program length
- 30 months
- Starts
- September
- CASPA deadline
- August 1, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- 3.30
- Average accepted GPA
- 3.60
- Patient-care hours
- 50 required
Prerequisite courses
8 required courses, as published by the program.
- Biochemistry OR Organic Chemistry
- General Biology I & II (with lab)
- General Chemistry I & II (with lab)
- Human Anatomy (or A&P I & II)
- Human Physiology (or A&P I & II)
- Microbiology
- Statistics
- Upper-level Biology (genetics, cell biology, pathophysiology, immunology, virology, pharmacology, molecular biology, or neuroscience)
Frequently asked questions
- How many students does the Hofstra University PA program accept?
- Hofstra University is accredited for a maximum entering class of 75 students. This is the cap approved by ARC-PA; the actual entering class can be smaller.
- How long is the Hofstra University PA program?
- The Hofstra University PA program runs 30 months. It begins in September.
- What GPA do you need for the Hofstra University PA program?
- Admitted students average a 3.60 GPA. The stated minimum to apply is 3.30.
- What is the Hofstra University PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline is August 1, 2026. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying earlier is generally better.
- How many patient-care hours does Hofstra University require?
- Hofstra University requires 50 patient-care hours.
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