2026-2027 cycleUpdated Apr 17, 2026

Taylor University

Upland, INMSPAS: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies27 monthsClass of 40Accreditation: ProvisionalAccredited since 2025Website
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  • Supplemental due

    Nov 15, 2026 · 27 days

  • Program starts

    Aug 1, 2027 · 286 days

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1846 Main Street
Upland, IN 46989

About the program

Overview

Mission statement

The Taylor University Physician Assistant Program will develop competent servant-leaders who deliver compassionate whole-person healthcare from a Christ-centered focus.

Program features

Lifestyle Medicine courses in the curriculum, Biblical integration of medicine courses, Service focus

Simulation center

Clinical rotations

Nine 4‑week rotations: seven required specialties (family medicine, emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral/mental health) plus two elective rotations.

Credentials offered
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Doctorate offered
No
On-campus housing
No
CASPA participant
Yes

The numbers

At a glance

2026-2027 cycle

Class size

40

Cohort

Tuition

$110,000

Total program

Min GPA

3.20

Required

Student:faculty

5.7:1

Plan ahead

Critical dates

  • Aug 1, 2026
    Application deadline
    Passed
    Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026
  • Aug 1, 2026
    CASPA verification due
    Passed
  • Nov 15, 2026
    Supplemental due
    27 days
    Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026
  • Aug 1, 2027
    Program starts
    286 days

The process

Admissions

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Program requirements

Min overall GPA
3.20
Min science GPA
3.00
Min PCE hours
250
Healthcare experience
Required
Shadowing
Recommended but not required
GPA minimums checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Interview format

Traditional Interview; Group Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

On-site required · Traditional Interview; Group Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

Application style

Single decision date

Required tests

GRE not requiredCASPer not requiredPA-CAT not required

Letters of recommendation — minimum 3

No restrictions

Acceptance policies

Out-of-stateInternationalTransferDACAVirtual shadowing

None

The bill

Costs

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Tuition (total)$110,000
Supplemental feeNot published
Seat deposit$1,000(non-refundable)
Tuition checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Supplemental fee waiver: Available

Total cost of attendance

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Coursework

Prerequisites

Coursework policies

8 recorded policy fields

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Behavioral Science

2 required courses.

  • General/Introductory Psychology
  • Additional Psychology/Sociology Course

Other

1 required course.

  • Additional Biology Course (200 level or higher)

Science

4 required courses.

  • General/Inorganic Chemistry (with lab)
  • Organic Chemistry (with lab)
  • General Biology (with lab)
  • Anatomy and Physiology (with lab)

Course requirement details

7 prerequisite records

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Admitted students

Class profile

Avg overall GPA
3.50
Avg science GPA
3.40
GPA averages checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Gender

  • female 75%
  • male 25%

Ethnicity

  • black 44%
  • hispanic 33%
  • asian 11%
  • other 11%

Outcomes

PANCE pass rates

Latest first-time pass rate: Not published

Two-year average: Not published

Admissions and outcomes

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Track record

Accreditation history

First accredited
2025/03/01
Next review
TBD
  • January 2026Progress Report

    The commission reviewed the report addressing 5th edition standards and requested more information regarding Standard B4.01a and Standard B4.01b. Additional information due June 11, 2026.

  • March 2025Provisional Accreditation

    Accreditation-Provisional granted. Program has not yet enrolled students but plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, demonstrate the probability to meet the ARC-PA Standards. Next Comprehensive Evaluation: TBD (Provisional Monitoring). Maximum class size: 40.

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Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

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