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2026-2027 cycleUpdated Apr 17, 2026

Utah Valley University

Orem, UTMPAS: Master of Physician Assistant Studies28 monthsClass of 30Accreditation: ProvisionalAccredited since 2021Website
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  • Program starts

    Jan 1, 2027 · 74 days

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987 S Geneva Road
Orem, UT 84058
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About the program

Overview

Mission statement

The mission of the Physician Assistant Program at Utah Valley University is to graduate academically and clinically prepared compassionate providers who strengthen our regional healthcare workforce through exceptional patient care.

Program features

A small cohort that starts a clinical skills class with patient actor patients early in the first semester. Within the 2nd semester participation in a student run clinic that provides medical care to historically underserved populations. A system-based teaching model that includes lectures from experts in their field.

Cadaver labSimulation center

Clinical rotations

The program includes 10 supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs), each lasting approximately 5 weeks (4 weeks and 2 days). Core rotations cover Family Medicine I & II, Behavioral and Mental Health Care, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, and Internal Medicine, along with two elective rotations.

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

93.0%

First-time pass rate

Class size

30

Cohort

Resident tuition

$85,000

Total program

Min GPA

2.80

Required

Plan ahead

Critical dates

  • Jul 15, 2026
    Application deadline
    Passed
    Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026
  • Jul 15, 2026
    Supplemental due
    Passed
    Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026
  • Aug 15, 2026
    CASPA verification due
    Passed
  • Jan 1, 2027
    Program starts
    74 days

The process

Admissions

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Program requirements

Min overall GPA
2.80
Min science GPA
2.80
Min prerequisite GPA
2.80
Min PCE hours
2,000
Min direct patient care
2,000 hrs
Healthcare experience
Required
Shadowing
Not Required
GPA minimums checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Interview format

Traditional Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

On-site required · Traditional Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

Application style

Single decision date

Supplemental application required

Required tests

GRE not requiredCASPer not requiredPA-CAT not required

Letters of recommendation — minimum 3

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

Acceptance policies

Out-of-stateInternationalTransferDACAVirtual shadowing

with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.

Veteran support

Special admission consideration

None

The bill

Costs

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Resident tuition$85,000
Non-resident tuition$131,000
Supplemental fee$50
Seat deposit$1,000(non-refundable)
Tuition checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Supplemental fee waiver: 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

5 recorded policy fields

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Math

1 required course.

  • Statistics

Science

5 required courses.

  • Human Anatomy with lab
  • Human Physiology with lab
  • Chemistry with lab
  • Biology with lab
  • Microbiology with lab

Course requirement details

6 prerequisite records

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Admitted students

Class profile

Avg overall GPA
3.70
Avg science GPA
3.60
GPA averages checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Gender

  • female 73%
  • male 27%

Ethnicity

  • white 83%
  • hispanic 10%
  • asian 7%

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): 93.0%

Two-year average: 93.0%

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PANCE history and comparison

2 years of PANCE results

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Track record

Accreditation history

ARC-PA history
First accredited
2021/06/25
Next review
July 2026
  • March 2025Progress Report

    The commission acknowledged the report providing evidence of updates to the program's website.

  • June 2024Provisional Accreditation

    Accreditation-Provisional continued 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 2026 (Final Provisional). Maximum class size: 30.

  • September 2022Progress Report

    The commission accepted the report providing evidence of how the program documents its summative evaluation process within the last four months of the program to verify each student meets the program competencies.

  • June 2022Progress Report

    The commission reviewed the report addressing Standard B4.03b and requested more information.

  • June 2021Provisional Accreditation

    Accreditation-Provisional granted; Next Comprehensive Evaluation: TBD (Provisional Monitoring). Maximum class size: 30.

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Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.

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