Admission Criteria
Fast Facts
FOR APPLICANTS ENTERING FROM HIGH SCHOOL (BS - MPAS):
Apply on-line at www.francis.edu or request an application/information.
Deadline for application is January 15th for the following Fall term
Competitive applicants have an SAT composite above 1100, at least a second quintile ranking and a high school GPA of 3.5 or better
For additional information, please see the Admission Criteria page
FOR APPLICANTS WITH A COMPLETED BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (Graduate Program - MPAS):
Apply on-line at https://portal.caspaonline.org by November 1 for the following May/June enrollment (CASPA, P.O. Box 9108, Watertown, MA 02471 - (617) 612-2080 or CaspaInfo@caspaonline.org
Your CASPA application must be complete and all supporting materials received by the deadline
Competitive applicants have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
Competitive applicants have a collateral course GPA of 3.0 or better
Chemistry - 2 courses (must have labs)
Human Anatomy & Physiology - 2 courses (must have labs)
Microbiology - 1 course (must have lab)
Psychology - 1 course
Statistics - 1 course (or upper level math)
Health care experience not required, but considered in review of your application material
Interview required
No supplement necessary
GRE's not required
An applicant must also be able to meet the Saint Francis University Department of Physician Assistant Sciences student technical standards.
We accept on a rolling basis - i.e. applying later may limit the possibility of being accepted
The Program does not grant any type of advanced placement for course within the professional phase.
For additional information, please see the Admission Criteria page