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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso,
IN
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This program is an extension of the 3-year Valparaiso University undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS) program. The MSPA program is the final 2 years of a 5-year program where students earn a BS in Health Sciences and and MS in Physician Assistant Studies.
Program Information
Length of Program:
Part-Time Option Available:
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PANCE First-Time Pass Rate:
Cost of Attendance (Resident / Non-Resident):
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Combined Degree Program(s) Offered:
Admissions Information
Application:
No
Application Deadline:
GPA:
Minimum GPA:
Minimum Science GPA:
None
Average GPA:
Average Science GPA:
Shadowing and Experience:
PA Shadowing Required or Recommended:
Minimum PA Shadowing:
None
Patient Care Experience Required:
None
Patient Care Experience Recommended:
Testing
Test(s) Required:
GRE Deadline:
GRE Expiration:
PA-CAT Deadline:
Not Applicable
CASPer Required:
CASPer Deadline:
Not Applicable
Coursework Policies
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Community College Coursework Accepted:
Pending Prerequisite Coursework Allowed:
Prerequisites
Course
Semesters
Required or Recommended
Notes
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Biochemistry or Organic Chemistry Options
Introductory Biology
Microbiology
Upper-Level Biology
Genetics
Anatomy and Physiology
Physics
Medical Terminology
English / Writing
Psychology
Social Sciences
Statistics
Other Math
Foreign Language
Other Requirements
None.
Other Recommendations
None.