Bethel University (TN)
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This program has had 1 accreditation action in the past 5 years, including Probation. 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
The mission of the Bethel University Physician Assistant program is to create opportunities for members of the learning community to become exceptional and compassionate healthcare professionals, who will practice medicine within an ethical framework of Christian principles.
Program features
Christian University, 3 elective rotations
Clinical rotations
The clinical phase spans 15 months and includes 11 rotations—eight core rotations (Family Medicine I & II, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Mental/Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, Women’s Health) plus three electives that may be in core disciplines or subspecialties of Internal Medicine or Surgery.
- 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
90.0%
First-time pass rate
Class size
50
Cohort
Tuition
$106,400
Total program
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Oct 1, 2026Application deadlinePassed
- Oct 1, 2026CASPA verification duePassed
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Oct 1, 2026Supplemental duePassed
- Jan 1, 2027Program starts74 days
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Program requirements
- Healthcare experience
- Not required
- Shadowing
- 40 hrs
Interview format
Panel Interview
Virtual permitted · Panel Interview
Application style
Rolling admissions
Supplemental application required
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 3
Employee/Supervisor; PA; Physician; Other health care provider; Academic Reference (e.g. Teacher/Professor or Academic Advisor)
Acceptance policies
with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) - will not accept MCAT
The bill
Costs
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Supplemental fee waiver: Not available
Coursework
Prerequisites
Coursework policies
7 recorded policy fields
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Source: www.bethelu.edu
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Behavioral Science
1 required course.
- Psychology
Science
8 required courses.
- General Biology (or equivalent) – Semester 1
- General Biology (or equivalent) – Semester 2
- General Chemistry (or equivalent) – Semester 1
- General Chemistry (or equivalent) – Semester 2
- Human Anatomy & Physiology – Semester 1
- Human Anatomy & Physiology – Semester 2
- Microbiology or Bacteriology
- Human Genetics
Course requirement details
9 prerequisite records
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Source: www.bethelu.edu
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Admitted students
Class profile
Average age and experience
3 recorded age and experience fields
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Admissions and outcomes
5 recorded admissions, faculty and outcome fields across this program page
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Outcomes
PANCE pass rates
Latest first-time pass rate (2024): 92.0%
Two-year average: 90.0%
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7 years of PANCE results
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Track record
Accreditation history
- First accredited
- 2008/03/07
- Last continued
- March 2014
- Next review
- April 2026
- January 2026
The commission deferred its decision regarding the program's accreditation status pending additional on-site verification through a focused site visit to fully assess the program's current status and its institutional and programmatic functioning.
- September 2025Progress Report
The commission accepted the report providing evidence addressing Standard B1.03e and Standard B3.06a requirements. The commission also acknowledged the report providing evidence of website updates.
- March 2025Progress Report
The commission reviewed and more information requested of the report addressing 5th edition standards for Standard B1.03e and Standard B3.06a. No additional information required for multiple other 5th edition standards.
- September 2024Progress Report
The commission accepted the report addressing 5th edition standards and acknowledged the report providing evidence of updates to the program's website.
- March 2024Accreditation-Probation
Adverse Action-Accreditation-Probation due to noncompliance concerns. A focused probation visit will occur in advance of the March 2026 commission meeting. The program's maximum class size remains 50. The program did not appeal the commission's decision.
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Where this data comes from
Last updated: Apr 17, 2026
Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.