Howard University PA Program
Requirements, class size and deadline for the Howard University Physician Assistant program, DC.
Program at a glance
- Location
- DC
- Max class size
- 20 students
- Starts
- August
- CASPA deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Minimum GPA
- 3.00
- Average accepted GPA
- 3.73
- Patient-care hours
- 800 required
Prerequisite courses
12 required courses, as published by the program.
- General Biology I
- General Biology II
- General Chemistry I
- General Chemistry II
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- Medical Terminology
- Microbiology
- Organic Chemistry OR Biochemistry
- Psychology
- Social Sciences (Sociology, Anthropology, etc.)
- Statistics
Frequently asked questions
- How many students does the Howard University PA program accept?
- Howard University is accredited for a maximum entering class of 20 students. This is the cap approved by ARC-PA; the actual entering class can be smaller.
- When does the Howard University PA program start?
- Students matriculate in August.
- What GPA do you need for the Howard University PA program?
- Admitted students average a 3.73 GPA. The stated minimum to apply is 3.00.
- What is the Howard University PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline is January 15, 2027. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying earlier is generally better.
- How many patient-care hours does Howard University require?
- Howard University requires 800 patient-care hours.
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