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Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, OKOther Master’s degree, please specify, MSPAS: Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies24 monthsClass of 40Accreditation: ContinuedWebsiteRolling admissions
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  • Application deadline

    Nov 1, 2026 · 13 days

  • Supplemental due

    Nov 1, 2026 · 13 days

  • Program starts

    Jan 1, 2027 · 74 days

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500 W University St \r\n
Shawnee, OK 74804
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About the program

Overview

Mission statement

The Oklahoma Baptist University Physician Associate Program utilizes an innovative hybrid curriculum to prepare graduates who provide exceptional, patient-centered care with integrity and compassion, equipping them to serve in their home communities, underserved areas, and around the world.

Program features

This is a hybrid program, with the majority of didactic instruction occurring through an online flipped-classroom. Students come to campus four times in the first year for hands-on labs. Allows for student-centered learning and flexibility. Faith-based institution allows for integration of personal worldview in education.

Cadaver labSimulation centerDistance learning

Clinical rotations

The clinical year is 12 months and includes eight required rotations: family medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, behavioral health, women’s health, pediatrics, and one non-core elective. Most rotations are 5 weeks, with some variation by site/needs.

Doctorate offered
No
On-campus housing
Yes
CASPA participant
Yes

The numbers

At a glance

2026-2027 cycle

Class size

40

Cohort

Tuition

$117,550

Total program

Min GPA

3.25

Required

Plan ahead

Critical dates

  • Nov 1, 2026
    Application deadline
    13 days
    Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026
  • Nov 1, 2026
    Supplemental due
    13 days
    Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026
  • Jan 1, 2027
    Program starts
    74 days
  • Not published
    CASPA verification due

The process

Admissions

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Program requirements

Min overall GPA
3.25
Min science GPA
3.25
Min PCE hours
1,000
Min direct patient care
1,000 hrs
Healthcare experience
Required
Shadowing
Recommended but not required
GPA minimums checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Interview format

Traditional Interview; Panel Interview; Group Interview

Virtual permitted · Traditional Interview; Panel Interview; Group Interview

Application style

Rolling admissions

Supplemental application required

Required tests

GRE not requiredCASPer not requiredPA-CAT not required

Letters of recommendation — minimum 2

No restrictions

Acceptance policies

Out-of-stateInternationalTransferDACAVirtual shadowing

Veteran support

Special admission consideration

None

The bill

Costs

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Tuition (total)$117,550
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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Behavioral Science

1 required course.

  • Psychology - Abnormal or Developmental

Math

1 required course.

  • Statistics

Other

1 required course.

  • Medical Terminology

Science

6 required courses.

  • Human Anatomy
  • Human Physiology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Biochemistry or Cellular & Molecular Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Genetics

Course requirement details

9 prerequisite records

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Admitted students

Class profile

Not published

Outcomes

PANCE pass rates

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Two-year average: Not published

Admissions and outcomes

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Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

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