Keck Graduate Institute PA Program
Requirements, class size and deadline for the Keck Graduate Institute Physician Assistant program, CA.
Program at a glance
- Location
- CA
- Max class size
- 40 students
- Program length
- 28 months
- Starts
- August
- CASPA deadline
- November 1, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- 3.00
- Average accepted GPA
- 3.51
- Patient-care hours
- 1000 required
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Prerequisite courses
6 required courses, as published by the program.
- General OR Inorganic Chemistry with Lab
- Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (full sequence, or separate Anatomy + Physiology each with lab)
- Medical Terminology
- Microbiology
- Organic Chemistry OR Biochemistry
- Statistics
Frequently asked questions
- How many students does the Keck Graduate Institute PA program accept?
- Keck Graduate Institute is accredited for a maximum entering class of 40 students. This is the cap approved by ARC-PA; the actual entering class can be smaller.
- How long is the Keck Graduate Institute PA program?
- The Keck Graduate Institute PA program runs 28 months. It begins in August.
- What GPA do you need for the Keck Graduate Institute PA program?
- Admitted students average a 3.51 GPA. The stated minimum to apply is 3.00.
- What is the Keck Graduate Institute PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline is November 1, 2026. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying earlier is generally better.
- How many patient-care hours does Keck Graduate Institute require?
- Keck Graduate Institute requires 1000 patient-care hours.
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