South University, Tampa
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Program starts
Jan 1, 2027 · 74 days
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About the program
Overview
Mission statement
The mission of the South University Physician Assistant (MSPA) program is to educate a diverse student population and prepare graduates to practice the art and science of medicine who provide high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered healthcare that is responsive to the needs of all individuals.
Program features
We offer gross cadaver dissection and procedures through our partnership with CAMLS; We also have early clinical exposure starting in the second quarter of didactic; Offer Emergency Medicine Certificate Program; ATOM Program participation with first assist exposure; Community involvement through multiple programs with special focus on the underserved/underrepresented.
Clinical rotations
The clinical phase consists of eight five‑week rotations (approximately 12 months) covering Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Behavioral Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and a Clinical Elective.
- 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
PANCE 2-yr avg
98.0%
First-time pass rate
Class size
60
Cohort
Tuition
$97,704
Total program
Min GPA
3.00
Required
Student:faculty
5.5:1
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Aug 1, 2026Application deadlinePassed
- Jan 1, 2027Program starts74 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
- Healthcare experience
- Not required
- Shadowing
- Recommended but not required
Interview format
Traditional Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
On-site required · Traditional Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Application style
Rolling admissions
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 3
PA; Physician; Other health care provider
Acceptance policies
with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
Veteran support
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) - will not accept MCAT
The bill
Costs
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Supplemental fee waiver: Not available
Total cost of attendance
1 recorded cost estimate
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Source: www.southuniversity.edu
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Coursework
Prerequisites
Coursework policies
8 recorded policy fields
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Science
8 required courses.
- Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab
- Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab
- General Biology I
- General Biology II
- General Chemistry I with Lab
- General Chemistry II with Lab
- Microbiology with Lab
- Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry
Course requirement details
8 prerequisite records
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Admitted students
Class profile
- Avg overall GPA
- 3.66
- Avg science GPA
- 3.56
Gender
- female 75%
- male 25%
Ethnicity
- white 49%
- multiracial 19%
- asian 15%
- hispanic 13%
- black 4%
GRE scores (admitted students)
- Verbal
- 15459th %ile
- Quantitative
- 15231th %ile
- Analytical
- 4.1
Admissions and outcomes
4 recorded admissions, faculty and outcome fields across this program page
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Outcomes
PANCE pass rates
Latest first-time pass rate (2025): 98.0%
Two-year average: 98.0%
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6 years of PANCE results
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Track record
Accreditation history
- First accredited
- 2020/09/26
- Last continued
- March 2017
- Next review
- July 2035
- 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 four areas of noncompliance with the Standards. Next Comprehensive Evaluation: July 2035. Maximum class size: 50.
- March 2025Progress Report
The commission accepted the report providing evidence of how the institution demonstrates its support of the program in defining and implementing retention strategies for staff specifically related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and description of how the Cultural Temperature Survey addresses retention. No further information requested.
- June 2024Progress Report
The commission reviewed the report addressing 5th edition Standards and requested more information regarding Standard A1.11c (retention strategies for diversity, equity, and inclusion).
- March 2024Progress Report
The commission acknowledged the report providing evidence of updates to the program's Program Management Portal. 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: 50.
Last updated: Apr 4, 2026
Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.