Samuel Merritt University PA Program
Requirements, class size and deadline for the Samuel Merritt University Physician Assistant program, CA.
Program at a glance
- Location
- CA
- Max class size
- 44 students
- Program length
- 27 months
- Starts
- August
- CASPA deadline
- September 1, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- 3.00
- Average accepted GPA
- 3.57
- Patient-care hours
- 2000 required
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Prerequisite courses
7 required courses, as published by the program.
- Biology Elective
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Inorganic/General Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Organic Chemistry
- Statistics
Frequently asked questions
- How many students does the Samuel Merritt University PA program accept?
- Samuel Merritt University is accredited for a maximum entering class of 44 students. This is the cap approved by ARC-PA; the actual entering class can be smaller.
- How long is the Samuel Merritt University PA program?
- The Samuel Merritt University PA program runs 27 months. It begins in August.
- What GPA do you need for the Samuel Merritt University PA program?
- Admitted students average a 3.57 GPA. The stated minimum to apply is 3.00.
- What is the Samuel Merritt University PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline is September 1, 2026. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying earlier is generally better.
- How many patient-care hours does Samuel Merritt University require?
- Samuel Merritt University requires 2000 patient-care hours.
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