University of the Pacific PA Program
Requirements, class size and deadline for the University of the Pacific Physician Assistant program, CA.
Program at a glance
- Location
- CA
- Max class size
- 90 students
- Last cycle's deadline
- August 1, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- 3.00
- Average accepted GPA
- 3.70
- Patient-care hours
- 1000 required
- GRE
- Optional
Prerequisite courses
8 required courses, as published by the program.
- Biological Sciences (two courses, biology-major level)
- English Composition (two courses)
- General Chemistry (two courses, chemistry-major level)
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Microbiology
- Psychology (General OR Abnormal)
- Statistics
Frequently asked questions
- How many students does the University of the Pacific PA program accept?
- University of the Pacific is accredited for a maximum entering class of 90 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 the Pacific PA program?
- Admitted students average a 3.70 GPA. The stated minimum to apply is 3.00.
- What is the University of the Pacific PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline last cycle was August 1, 2026. University of the Pacific 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 the Pacific PA program require the GRE?
- The GRE is optional for University of the Pacific.
- How many patient-care hours does University of the Pacific require?
- University of the Pacific requires 1000 patient-care hours.
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