West Chester University PA Program
Requirements, class size and deadline for the West Chester University Physician Assistant program, PA.
Program at a glance
- Location
- PA
- Max class size
- 27 students
- Program length
- 26 months
- CASPA deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- 3.00
- Average accepted GPA
- 3.74
- Patient-care hours
- 400 required
- GRE
- Recommended, not required
Prerequisite courses
12 required courses, as published by the program.
- Anatomy & Physiology 1 or Human Anatomy
- Anatomy & Physiology 2 or Human Physiology
- English Composition or Writing Intensive
- Ethics/Humanities
- General Biology
- General Chemistry
- Medical Terminology
- Microbiology
- Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry
- Psychology (Developmental and Abnormal preferred)
- Statistics
- Upper level Biology (Genetics preferred)
Frequently asked questions
- How many students does the West Chester University PA program accept?
- West Chester University is accredited for a maximum entering class of 27 students. This is the cap approved by ARC-PA; the actual entering class can be smaller.
- How long is the West Chester University PA program?
- The West Chester University PA program runs 26 months.
- What GPA do you need for the West Chester University PA program?
- Admitted students average a 3.74 GPA. The stated minimum to apply is 3.00.
- What is the West Chester University PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline is December 1, 2026. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying earlier is generally better.
- Does the West Chester University PA program require the GRE?
- The GRE is recommended but not required for West Chester University.
- How many patient-care hours does West Chester University require?
- West Chester University requires 400 patient-care hours.
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