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Program starts
Jan 1, 2027 · 74 days
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About the program
Overview
Mission statement
The Chapman University MMS PA Studies Program's mission is to provide an exceptional medical education that inspires compassionate and collaborative PAs who enhance access to high-quality patient care.
Program features
Experienced and practicing PA faculty, simulation labs, cadaver lab, a variety of robust rotations from which to choose, elective rotation available, student society, interprofessional education with other healthcare programs on-site, collaborative environment, community outreach, 24-month accelerated program, full-tuition scholarships available
Clinical rotations
The program includes 12 months of clinical education with nine rotations covering Family Medicine, Internal Medicine (inpatient and outpatient), Women’s Health/OB‑GYN, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, and one 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
Class size
50
Cohort
Tuition
$140,000
Total program
Min GPA
3.20
Required
Student:faculty
2.8:1
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Aug 1, 2026Application deadlinePassed
- Aug 1, 2026CASPA verification duePassed
- Jan 1, 2027Program starts74 days
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Program requirements
- Min overall GPA
- 3.20
- Min science GPA
- 3.20
- Min direct patient care
- 1,000 hrs
- Healthcare experience
- Required
- Shadowing
- Recommended but not required
Interview format
Traditional Interview
Virtual permitted · Traditional Interview
Application style
Rolling admissions
No supplemental application
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 3
PA; Physician
Acceptance policies
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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Coursework
Prerequisites
Coursework policies
6 recorded policy fields
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Behavioral Science
2 required courses.
- General Psychology
- Sociology/Cultural Anthropology
English
1 required course.
- English Composition
Math
2 required courses.
- Introduction to Statistics
- Pre-Calculus or Calculus
Other
1 required course.
- Medical Terminology
Science
5 required courses.
- General Biology I & II with labs
- General Chemistry I & II with labs
- Anatomy & Physiology I & II with labs
- Microbiology with lab
- Genetics
Course requirement details
11 prerequisite records
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Admitted students
Class profile
- Avg overall GPA
- 3.70
- Avg science GPA
- 3.70
Average age and experience
1 recorded age and experience field
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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: Not published
Two-year average: Not published
Track record
Accreditation history
- First accredited
- 2016/09/08
- Last continued
- September 2020
- Next review
- July 2030
- June 2023Progress Report
The program received an alert that the number of students exceeded the maximum entering class size. The program submitted the required Exceeding Class Size report. The commission accepted the report.
- September 2022Progress Report
The program received an alert that the number of students exceeded the maximum entering class size. The program submitted the required Exceeding Class Size report. The commission accepted the report.
- June 2022Progress Report
The program received an alert that the number of students exceeded the maximum entering class size. The program submitted the required Exceeding Class Size report. The commission accepted the report.
- March 2022Progress Report
The program received an alert that the number of students exceeded the maximum entering class size. The program submitted the required Exceeding Class Size report. The commission accepted the report.
- March 2021Progress Report
The commission accepted the report addressing 5th edition Standard C2.01a-c and also accepted the Exceeding Class Size report.
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Where this data comes from
- www.chapman.edu/crean/academic-programs/graduate-progra…-questions.aspxUpdated Apr 17, 2026
Last updated: Apr 17, 2026
Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.