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Brenau University

Gainesville, GAMSPAS: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies28 monthsClass of 33Accreditation: ContinuedAccredited since 2020Website
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  • Program starts

    Jan 1, 2027 · 74 days

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301 Main Street SW
Gainesville, GA 30501
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About the program

Overview

Mission statement

The mission of Brenau's Department of Physician Assistant Studies is to produce extraordinary physician assistants prepared to collaboratively practice with integrity and compassion in a variety of clinical and cultural settings. Incorporating the values of liberal arts education throughout their education, our graduates prepare for their careers and professional lives through the college's four pillars: evidence-based and reflective practice, contemporary scientific inquiry, clinical proficiency, and humanitarian altruism

Program features

Emphasis on rural and behavioral medicine; Low student to faculty ratio; Over 80 years of faculty clinical experience

Cadaver labSimulation center

Clinical rotations

Nine five‑week supervised clinical practice experiences: seven required rotations (internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, general surgery, emergency medicine, behavioral/mental health) plus two electives, with at least one rural/underserved rotation within a 100‑mile radius.

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

PANCE 2-yr avg

92.5%

First-time pass rate

Class size

33

Cohort

Tuition

$108,000

Total program

Min GPA

2.75

Required

Student:faculty

4.1:1

Plan ahead

Critical dates

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

The process

Admissions

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Program requirements

Min overall GPA
2.75
Min science GPA
2.75
Min prerequisite GPA
2.00
Min PCE hours
500
Min direct patient care
500 hrs
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

On-site required · Traditional Interview; Group Interview

Application style

Single decision date

Required tests

GRE requiredCASPer requiredPA-CAT not required

Letters of recommendation — minimum 3

Employee/Supervisor; PA; Physician; Other health care provider; Academic Reference (e.g. Teacher/Professor or Academic Advisor)

Acceptance policies

Out-of-stateInternationalTransferDACAVirtual shadowing

Veteran support

Veteran scholarshipsSpecial admission considerationVeteran faculty

Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) - will not accept MCAT

The bill

Costs

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Tuition (total)$108,000
Supplemental feeNot published
Seat deposit$500(non-refundable)
Tuition checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Supplemental fee waiver: Not available

Total cost of attendance

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Coursework

Prerequisites

Coursework policies

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Behavioral Science

1 required course.

  • General Psychology or higher

Math

2 required courses.

  • College Algebra or higher
  • Statistics

Science

7 required courses.

  • Biology I + Lab
  • Biology II + Lab
  • General Inorganic Chemistry I & II including labs
  • Organic Chemistry I + Lab
  • Microbiology including laboratory
  • Genetics
  • Human Anatomy & Human Physiology or combined A&P I & II courses with labs

Course requirement details

14 prerequisite records

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Admitted students

Class profile

Avg overall GPA
3.40
Avg science GPA
3.30
GPA averages checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Gender

  • female 82%
  • male 18%

Ethnicity

  • white 79%
  • black 12%
  • asian 3%
  • hispanic 3%
  • multiracial 3%

GRE scores (admitted students)

Verbal
15458th %ile
Quantitative
15238th %ile
Analytical
4.0

Average age and experience

2 recorded age and experience fields

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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: 92.5%

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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
2020/09/26
Last continued
June 2025
Next review
July 2035
  • January 2026Progress Report

    The commission reviewed and requested more information of the report addressing 5th edition Standard B4.01b.

  • June 2025Continued Accreditation

    Accreditation-Continued (following Final Provisional review); Program has demonstrated continued and sufficient compliance with the ARC-PA Standards after completion of the provisional review process. The commission noted 2 areas of noncompliance and XX new observations. Next Comprehensive Evaluation: July 2035. Maximum class size: 33.

  • March 2024Progress Report

    The commission accepted the report addressing 5th edition Standards A3.13a, A3.14, B1.03d, and B3.06a. No further information requested.

  • June 2023Provisional Accreditation

    Accreditation-Provisional (following Provisional Monitoring review); Program demonstrates continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class of students. Next Comprehensive Evaluation: June 2025 (Final Provisional). Maximum class size remains 33.

  • March 2021Progress Report

    The commission accepted the response addressing 5th edition Standard B4.01a. The commission also acknowledged the report providing evidence of changes in response to COVID-19.

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Where this data comes from

28 sources

Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.

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