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
- CASPA deadline
- September 1, 2026
- Average accepted GPA
- 3.80
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.
- What is the University of South Dakota PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline is September 1, 2026. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying earlier is generally better.
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