Tufts University PA Program
Requirements, class size and deadline for the Tufts University Physician Assistant program, MA.
Program at a glance
- Location
- MA
- Max class size
- 50 students
- Starts
- January
- Last cycle's deadline
- August 1, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- 3.40
- Average accepted GPA
- 3.85
- Patient-care hours
- 1000 required
- GRE
- Optional
Prerequisite courses
7 required courses, as published by the program.
- General Biology I
- General Biology II
- General Chemistry I (Organic Chemistry accepted)
- General Chemistry II (Organic Chemistry accepted)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II
- Microbiology
- Statistics
Frequently asked questions
- How many students does the Tufts University PA program accept?
- Tufts University is accredited for a maximum entering class of 50 students. This is the cap approved by ARC-PA; the actual entering class can be smaller.
- When does the Tufts University PA program start?
- Students matriculate in January.
- What GPA do you need for the Tufts University PA program?
- Admitted students average a 3.85 GPA. The stated minimum to apply is 3.40.
- What is the Tufts University PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline last cycle was August 1, 2026. Tufts University 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 Tufts University PA program require the GRE?
- The GRE is optional for Tufts University.
- How many patient-care hours does Tufts University require?
- Tufts University requires 1000 patient-care hours.
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