Wayne State University PA Program
Requirements, class size and deadline for the Wayne State University Physician Assistant program, MI.
Program at a glance
- Location
- MI
- Max class size
- 50 students
- Starts
- May
- Last cycle's deadline
- September 1, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- 3.00
- Average accepted GPA
- 3.80
- Patient-care hours
- 500 required
Prerequisite courses
12 required courses, as published by the program.
- Basic English Composition
- Basic Statistics
- Developmental Psychology
- General or Inorganic Chemistry
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Intermediate English Composition
- Medical Terminology
- Microbiology
- Nutrition (general human/clinical)
- Organic Chemistry OR Biochemistry
- Upper Level Science (human-based, 3000 level or above)
Frequently asked questions
- How many students does the Wayne State University PA program accept?
- Wayne State University is accredited for a maximum entering class of 50 students. This is the cap approved by ARC-PA; the actual entering class can be smaller.
- When does the Wayne State University PA program start?
- Students matriculate in May.
- What GPA do you need for the Wayne State University PA program?
- Admitted students average a 3.80 GPA. The stated minimum to apply is 3.00.
- What is the Wayne State University PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline last cycle was September 1, 2026. Wayne State University 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 Wayne State University require?
- Wayne State University requires 500 patient-care hours.
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