Lenoir-Rhyne University
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This program has had 1 accreditation action in the past 5 years, including Program Closure. See the accreditation history section for details.
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Program starts
Jan 1, 2027 · 74 days
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About the program
Overview
Mission statement
Program Mission The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PA Studies) is an innovative program designed to create the next generation of highly competent and empathetic medical providers renowned for their excellence in patient-centered care in collaborative healthcare settings both regionally and nationally.
Program features
https://www.lr.edu/physician-assistant-studies-ms Program highlights -Beautiful building with skills laboratory, individual examination rooms, and spacious classrooms. -Dedicated, knowledgeable, and passionate faculty -Sectra Anatomy Tables -Early clinical experience -Affiliation with ValleySim Hospital for advanced simulation exercises
Clinical rotations
Students complete eight SCPE rotations over eleven 4‑week blocks, including Primary Care I (Family Medicine) – 8 weeks, Primary Care II (Women’s Health/Pediatrics) – 8 weeks, Internal Medicine – 8 weeks, Psychiatry – 4 weeks, Emergency Medicine – 4 weeks, Surgery – 4 weeks, and two 4‑week electives.
- 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
36
Cohort
Tuition
$90,000
Total program
Min GPA
3.00
Required
Student:faculty
6:1
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Sep 1, 2026Application deadlinePassed
- Sep 1, 2026CASPA verification duePassed
- Jan 1, 2027Program starts74 days
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Program requirements
- Min overall GPA
- 3.00
- Min PCE hours
- 500
- Min direct patient care
- 500 hrs
- Healthcare experience
- Required
- Shadowing
- Recommended but not required
Interview format
Traditional Interview; Group Interview
On-site required · Traditional Interview; Group Interview
Application style
Rolling admissions
No supplemental application
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 3
PA
Acceptance policies
with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
Veteran support
None
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
7 recorded policy fields
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Behavioral Science
1 required course.
- General Psychology or higher
Math
1 required course.
- Statistics or Biostatistics
Other
1 required course.
- Medical Terminology
Science
7 required courses.
- Biology course with lab
- Upper-level Biology (highly recommend Genetics; other options include Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Embryology, Histology, Virology, Immunology)
- Microbiology
- Human Anatomy/Human Physiology with lab (two semesters total)
- General Chemistry I with lab
- General Chemistry II or higher with lab
- Biochemistry or Organic Chemistry
Course requirement details
10 prerequisite records
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Admitted students
Class profile
Outcomes
PANCE pass rates
Latest first-time pass rate: Not published
Two-year average: Not published
Admissions and outcomes
2 recorded admissions, faculty and outcome fields across this program page
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Track record
Accreditation history
- First accredited
- 2025/06/28
- Next review
- TBD
- June 2025Provisional Accreditation
Accreditation-Provisional; Program has not yet enrolled students but plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, demonstrate the probability to meet the ARC-PA Standards. The commission noted 0 areas of noncompliance with the Standards.
- May 2021Program Closure
Program Closed.
- March 2021Progress Report
The commission acknowledged the report providing evidence of an update regarding changes in response to COVID-19. No further information requested.
- June 2020Progress Report
The commission acknowledged the report providing evidence of the proposed plan in response to COVID-19. No further information requested.
- March 2020Accreditation Withdrawn
Adverse Action-Accreditation Withdrawn following Final Provisional review. The program did not appeal the decision and voluntarily withdrew from accreditation, effective May 10, 2021. Program remains on Accreditation-Probation until teach-out of students completed.
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Where this data comes from
- 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.