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Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NYMS: Master of Science24 monthsClass of 70Accreditation: ContinuedAccredited since 1972WebsiteRolling admissions
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  • Program starts

    Jun 1, 2027 · 225 days

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101 Nicolls Road
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8202
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About the program

Overview

Mission statement

Our mission is to provide high quality graduate-level medical education in an inter-professional environment that fosters critical thinking and life-long learning. We seek to develop in our students the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to be outstanding, compassionate health care providers. We promote professionalism, leadership, service and an appreciation of ethical values and diversity. Physician assistant education at Stony Brook emphasizes comprehensive patient-centered medical care across the lifespan and our curriculum focuses on the principles of evidence-based practice and the importance of scholarly activity.

Program features

full cadaver anatomy, simulation labs, international rotations, strong reputation

Cadaver labSimulation center

Clinical rotations

During the clinical phase (47 credits), students complete ten rotations: seven 5‑week rotations in medicine, surgery, geriatrics, emergency medicine, OB/GYN, outpatient medicine, and pediatrics; plus three 4‑week rotations in psychiatry, orthopedics, and an elective, returning to campus every five weeks for end‑of‑rotation activities and exams.

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

The numbers

At a glance

2026-2027 cycle

PANCE 2-yr avg

94.0%

First-time pass rate

Class size

70

Cohort

Resident tuition

$46,608

Total program

Min GPA

3.00

Required

Student:faculty

13.4:1

Plan ahead

Critical dates

  • Sep 1, 2026
    Application deadline
    Passed
    Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026
  • Sep 1, 2026
    Supplemental due
    Passed
    Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026
  • Jun 1, 2027
    Program starts
    225 days
  • Not published
    CASPA verification due

The process

Admissions

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Program requirements

Min overall GPA
3.00
Min science GPA
3.00
Min prerequisite GPA
3.00
Min PCE hours
500
Min direct patient care
500 hrs
Healthcare experience
Required
Shadowing
Not Required
GPA minimums checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Interview format

Traditional Interview

Virtual permitted · Traditional Interview

Application style

Rolling admissions

Supplemental application required

Required tests

GRE not requiredCASPer not requiredPA-CAT not required

Letters of recommendation — minimum 3

Employee/Supervisor; PA; Academic Reference (e.g. Teacher/Professor or Academic Advisor)

Acceptance policies

Out-of-stateInternationalTransferDACAVirtual shadowing

None

The bill

Costs

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Resident tuition$46,608
Non-resident tuition$97,486
Supplemental fee$100
Seat deposit$500(non-refundable)
Tuition checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Supplemental fee waiver: Not available

This program has separate tuition rates for resident and non-resident students.

Total cost of attendance

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Coursework

Prerequisites

Coursework policies

7 recorded policy fields

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Math

1 required course.

  • Statistics

Science

8 required courses.

  • General Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • General Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Genetics
  • Human Anatomy
  • Human Physiology

Course requirement details

9 prerequisite records

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Admitted students

Class profile

Avg overall GPA
3.70
Avg science GPA
3.70
GPA averages checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Gender

  • female 73%
  • male 27%

Ethnicity

  • white 57%
  • asian 32%
  • hispanic 9%
  • black 2%

Average age and experience

1 recorded age and experience field

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Admissions and outcomes

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Outcomes

PANCE pass rates

Latest first-time pass rate (2025): 94.0%

Two-year average: 94.0%

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PANCE history and comparison

3 years of PANCE results

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Track record

Accreditation history

ARC-PA history
First accredited
1972/09/01
Last continued
September 2017
Next review
October 2027
  • March 2021Progress Report

    The commission accepted the report providing evidence of confirmation that all students in the class of 2020 met all program and supervised clinical practice experience learning outcomes and completed summative testing.

  • June 2020Progress Report

    The commission acknowledged two reports providing evidence related to COVID-19: the update regarding changes in response to COVID-19 and the proposed plan in response to COVID-19.

  • March 2020Progress Report

    The commission accepted the report providing evidence of how the program assures SCPEs occur with preceptors practicing in family medicine and an update on steps taken to appoint a permanent program director. The commission also acknowledged the report providing evidence of updated PANCE pass rate data on the Portal and website.

  • September 2019Progress Report

    The commission did not accept the report providing evidence of supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE) in Family Medicine.

  • September 2018Progress Report

    The commission accepted the report addressing 4th edition Standard B3.07a (provided evidence of supervised clinical practice experiences with preceptors practicing in family medicine).

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Last updated: May 1, 2026

Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.

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