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Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

BOSTON, MAMS: Master of Science34 monthsClass of 30Accreditation: ContinuedAccredited since 2013Website
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  • Program starts

    Aug 1, 2027 · 286 days

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72 E. Concord St L805
BOSTON, MA 02118
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About the program

Overview

Mission statement

The mission of the Boston University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program is to provide a thorough and innovative education to future physician assistants so that they may go on to provide exceptional care to a diverse population of patients. We are committed to designing a successful model for patient-centered, interprofessional education and practice. We promote professionalism, leadership, and service in our students.

Program features

The didactic portion of our program has our students in classes with the medical students in a curriculum which emphasizes the practice of evidence-based medicine, patient-centered care within an interprofessional team

Cadaver labSimulation center

Clinical rotations

The clinical phase consists of twelve four‑week blocks: nine required rotations (Internal Medicine I & II, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Psychiatry), two electives, and a thesis block. Students may also apply for a longitudinal clerkship at Cambridge Health Alliance covering six four‑week 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

92.0%

First-time pass rate

Class size

30

Cohort

Tuition

$164,874

Total program

Student:faculty

3.3:1

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
  • Sep 4, 2026
    Supplemental due
    Passed
    Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026
  • Aug 1, 2027
    Program starts
    286 days

The process

Admissions

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Program requirements

Min science GPA
3.20
Min prerequisite GPA
3.20
Healthcare experience
Not required
Shadowing
Not Required
GPA minimums checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Interview format

Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

On-site required · Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

Application style

Single decision date

Supplemental application required

Required tests

GRE not 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

CASPer; Test of English Foreign Language (TOEFL)

The bill

Costs

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Tuition (total)$164,874
Supplemental fee$100
Seat deposit$1,000(non-refundable)
Tuition checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Supplemental fee waiver: Available

Total cost of attendance

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Coursework

Prerequisites

Coursework policies

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Science

6 required courses.

  • General Biology or Zoology with lab
  • Human or Animal Physiology
  • General Chemistry with lab
  • Organic Chemistry with lab
  • Biochemistry
  • Upper level biology courses at the 300 or 400 level (or above)

Course requirement details

6 prerequisite records

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Admitted students

Class profile

Avg overall GPA
3.76
Avg science GPA
3.69
GPA averages checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Gender

  • female 96%
  • male 4%

Ethnicity

  • white 62%
  • asian 15%
  • black 12%
  • hispanic 8%
  • nativeHawaiian 4%

Admissions and outcomes

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Outcomes

PANCE pass rates

Latest first-time pass rate (2024): 96.0%

Two-year average: 92.0%

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PANCE history and comparison

9 years of PANCE results

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Track record

Accreditation history

ARC-PA history
First accredited
2013/09/06
Last continued
September 2020
Next review
October 2028
  • January 2026Focused Visit

    Focused Visit; The commission noted 14 areas of noncompliance with the Standards. The program received a Warning Letter regarding deficiencies in the program's institutional oversight, program leadership, faculty sufficiency, curricular implementation, and ongoing self-assessment processes.

  • September 2024Program Change

    Program Change: Change in program fiscal support. The commission acknowledged the program's proposed change. No further information requested.

  • September 2022Program Change

    Program Change: Change in graduation requirements (change in credits from 107 to 115.5) and change in program length (increase in months from 28 to 30), effective August 2023. The commission approved the program's proposed changes. No further information requested.

  • March 2021Progress Report

    The commission accepted the report providing evidence of follow-up for the class of 2020 on graduation, including confirmation all students met all program and supervised clinical practice experience learning outcomes and completed summative testing. No further information requested.

  • September 2020Continued Accreditation

    Accreditation-Continued; Next Comprehensive Evaluation: September 2028. Maximum class size: 36. The commission noted zero areas of noncompliance with the Standards.

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Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.

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