University of California-San Diego PA Program
Requirements, class size and deadline for the University of California-San Diego Physician Assistant program, CA.
Program at a glance
- Location
- CA
- Max class size
- 30 students
- CASPA deadline
- August 1, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- 3.00
- Average accepted GPA
- 3.79
- Patient-care hours
- 500 required
Prerequisite courses
7 required courses, as published by the program.
- Biological Sciences (beyond anatomy, physiology, microbiology)
- Chemistry
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Microbiology
- Organic Chemistry OR Biochemistry
- Statistics
Frequently asked questions
- How many students does the University of California-San Diego PA program accept?
- University of California-San Diego is accredited for a maximum entering class of 30 students. This is the cap approved by ARC-PA; the actual entering class can be smaller.
- What GPA do you need for the University of California-San Diego PA program?
- Admitted students average a 3.79 GPA. The stated minimum to apply is 3.00.
- What is the University of California-San Diego PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline is August 1, 2026. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying earlier is generally better.
- How many patient-care hours does University of California-San Diego require?
- University of California-San Diego requires 500 patient-care hours.
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