University of South Dakota PA Program
Requirements, class size and deadline for the University of South Dakota Physician Assistant program, SD.
Program at a glance
- Location
- SD
- Max class size
- 25 students
- Program length
- 24 months
- Last cycle's deadline
- September 1, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- 3.20
- Average accepted GPA
- 3.80
- Patient-care hours
- 500 required
Prerequisite courses
8 required courses, as published by the program.
- Abnormal Psychology
- Anatomy and Physiology (two-course series) with lab
- Biochemistry
- Biology (two semesters; 3 cr upper-level)
- Chemistry (two semesters) with lab
- General Psychology
- Microbiology with lab
- Statistics
Frequently asked questions
- How many students does the University of South Dakota PA program accept?
- University of South Dakota is accredited for a maximum entering class of 25 students. This is the cap approved by ARC-PA; the actual entering class can be smaller.
- How long is the University of South Dakota PA program?
- The University of South Dakota PA program runs 24 months.
- What GPA do you need for the University of South Dakota PA program?
- Admitted students average a 3.80 GPA. The stated minimum to apply is 3.20.
- What is the University of South Dakota PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline last cycle was September 1, 2026. University of South Dakota 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 South Dakota require?
- University of South Dakota requires 500 patient-care hours.
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