University of Pittsburgh PA Program
Requirements, class size and deadline for the University of Pittsburgh Physician Assistant program, PA.
Program at a glance
- Location
- PA
- Max class size
- 60 students
- Program length
- 24 months
- Starts
- January
- Last cycle's deadline
- August 1, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- 3.00
- Average accepted GPA
- 3.50
- Patient-care hours
- 500 required
Prerequisite courses
8 required courses, as published by the program.
- Anatomy with Physiology
- Biology (2 semesters)
- Chemistry (2 semesters)
- English Composition (2 semesters)
- Medical Terminology
- Microbiology
- Psychology
- Statistics
Frequently asked questions
- How many students does the University of Pittsburgh PA program accept?
- University of Pittsburgh is accredited for a maximum entering class of 60 students. This is the cap approved by ARC-PA; the actual entering class can be smaller.
- How long is the University of Pittsburgh PA program?
- The University of Pittsburgh PA program runs 24 months. It begins in January.
- What GPA do you need for the University of Pittsburgh PA program?
- Admitted students average a 3.50 GPA. The stated minimum to apply is 3.00.
- What is the University of Pittsburgh PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline last cycle was August 1, 2026. University of Pittsburgh 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.
- How many patient-care hours does University of Pittsburgh require?
- University of Pittsburgh requires 500 patient-care hours.
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