University of South Carolina, SOM PA Program
Requirements, class size and deadline for the University of South Carolina, SOM Physician Assistant program, SC.
Program at a glance
- Location
- SC
- Max class size
- 30 students
- Starts
- January
- Last cycle's deadline
- August 1, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- 3.20
- Average accepted GPA
- 3.80
- Patient-care hours
- 500 required
- GRE
- Required
Prerequisite courses
8 required courses, as published by the program.
- General Chemistry
- Genetics
- Human Anatomy and Human Physiology
- Introductory or Higher-Level Psychology
- Medical Terminology
- Microbiology
- Organic Chemistry
- Statistics
Frequently asked questions
- How many students does the University of South Carolina, SOM PA program accept?
- University of South Carolina, SOM 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.
- When does the University of South Carolina, SOM PA program start?
- Students matriculate in January.
- What GPA do you need for the University of South Carolina, SOM PA program?
- Admitted students average a 3.80 GPA. The stated minimum to apply is 3.20.
- What is the University of South Carolina, SOM PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline last cycle was August 1, 2026. University of South Carolina, SOM 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 University of South Carolina, SOM PA program require the GRE?
- The GRE is required for University of South Carolina, SOM.
- How many patient-care hours does University of South Carolina, SOM require?
- University of South Carolina, SOM requires 500 patient-care hours.
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