Tarleton State University
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Program starts
May 1, 2027 · 194 days
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About the program
Overview
Mission statement
The mission of the Tarleton State University Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine is to educate servant leaders from a broad spectrum of experiences as Physician Assistants who will provide exceptional healthcare in an interprofessional setting; and serve rural and medically underserved populations through community involvement, public health policy and advocacy.
Program features
The Tarleton State University Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine is a 27-month continuous, in-person program; committed to creating an academic experience known for its excellence in Physician Assistant education and scholarly activity in establishing best practice sustainable initiatives geared towards eliminating health disparities in rural communities and beyond.
Clinical rotations
The program has a 12-month clinical phase consisting of nine total rotations (seven core and two selective). Each rotation is five weeks long, with four weeks on-site and one week on campus. Core specialties include Behavioral and Mental Health, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, and Women's Health. Learners return to campus after each rotation for a three-day End of Rotation Clinical Seminar.
- Credentials offered
- Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
- Doctorate offered
- No
- On-campus housing
- No
- CASPA participant
- Yes
Admissions and outcomes
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The numbers
At a glance
Class size
60
Cohort
Resident tuition
$45,269
Total program
Min GPA
3.00
Required
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Oct 1, 2026Application deadlinePassed
- May 1, 2027Program starts194 days
- Not publishedCASPA verification due
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Not publishedSupplemental due
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Program requirements
- Min overall GPA
- 3.00
- Min prerequisite GPA
- 3.00
- Min PCE hours
- 500
- Min direct patient care
- 500 hrs
- Healthcare experience
- Required
- Shadowing
- Not Required
Interview format
Traditional Interview
On-site required · Traditional Interview
Application style
Rolling admissions
Supplemental application required
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 2
Employee/Supervisor; PA; Physician; Other health care provider; Academic Reference (e.g. Teacher/Professor or Academic Advisor)
Acceptance policies
Veteran support
None
The bill
Costs
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Supplemental fee waiver: Not available
This program has separate tuition rates for resident and non-resident students.
Total cost of attendance
1 recorded cost estimate
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Coursework
Prerequisites
Coursework policies
7 recorded policy fields
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Behavioral Science
1 required course.
- Psychology
Math
1 required course.
- Statistics
Other
1 required course.
- Medical Terminology
Science
5 required courses.
- Anatomy with lab
- Physiology with lab
- Microbiology with Lab
- Genetics
- Biochemistry
Course requirement details
8 prerequisite records
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Admitted students
Class profile
Outcomes
PANCE pass rates
Latest first-time pass rate: Not published
Two-year average: Not published
Track record
Accreditation history
- First accredited
- 2025/09/20
- Next review
- TBD
- September 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. The commission noted 2 areas of noncompliance with the Standards.
Last updated: Apr 17, 2026
Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.