North Central College PA Program
Requirements, class size and deadline for the North Central College Physician Assistant program, IL.
Program at a glance
- Location
- IL
- Max class size
- 32 students
- Starts
- January
- Last cycle's deadline
- September 1, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- 3.00
- Average accepted GPA
- 3.67
- Patient-care hours
- 750 required
- GRE
- Recommended, not required
Prerequisite courses
9 required courses, as published by the program.
- Biochemistry
- General or Organic Chemistry
- Human Anatomy & Physiology I (or Human Anatomy with lab)
- Human Anatomy & Physiology II (or Human Physiology with lab)
- Humanities, Fine Arts, or Foreign Language
- Microbiology
- Psychology, Social Science, or Behavioral Science
- Science at 200 level+ (Genetics/Immunology/Cell/Molecular/Organic/Neuroscience)
- Statistics
Frequently asked questions
- How many students does the North Central College PA program accept?
- North Central College is accredited for a maximum entering class of 32 students. This is the cap approved by ARC-PA; the actual entering class can be smaller.
- When does the North Central College PA program start?
- Students matriculate in January.
- What GPA do you need for the North Central College PA program?
- Admitted students average a 3.67 GPA. The stated minimum to apply is 3.00.
- What is the North Central College PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline last cycle was September 1, 2026. North Central College has not posted the next cycle's date yet, so use it as a guide and confirm the new date on the program's site when the next CASPA cycle opens.
- Does the North Central College PA program require the GRE?
- The GRE is recommended but not required for North Central College.
- How many patient-care hours does North Central College require?
- North Central College requires 750 patient-care hours.
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