2026-2027 cycleUpdated Apr 17, 2026

Northeastern University

Boston, MAMSPA: Master of Science Physician Assistant24 monthsClass of 52Accreditation: ContinuedAccredited since 1972Website
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  • Program starts

    Aug 1, 2027 · 286 days

About the program

Overview

Mission statement

To educate and inspire compassionate clinicians from diverse backgrounds to become accomplished leaders and innovators in all aspects of healthcare.

Program features

legacy program, simulation lab, expansive healthcare opportunities

Cadaver labSimulation center

Clinical rotations

Clinical year is 12 months of assigned clinical rotations. Students complete rotations in Ambulatory Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, Medicine, Mental Health, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Surgery, plus one elective approved by clinical faculty.

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

52

Cohort

Tuition

$122,928

Total program

Min GPA

3.00

Required

Student:faculty

6.5:1

Plan ahead

Critical dates

  • Aug 1, 2026
    Application deadline
    Passed
    Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026
  • Aug 31, 2026
    CASPA verification due
    Passed
  • Aug 1, 2027
    Program starts
    286 days

The process

Admissions

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Program requirements

Min overall GPA
3.00
Min science GPA
3.00
Min prerequisite GPA
3.00
Healthcare experience
Not required
Shadowing
Recommended but not required
GPA minimums checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Interview format

Traditional Interview

Virtual permitted · Traditional Interview

Application style

Single decision date

No supplemental application

Required tests

GRE not requiredCASPer not requiredPA-CAT not required

Letters of recommendation — minimum 3

Employee/Supervisor; PA; Physician; Other health care provider

Acceptance policies

Out-of-stateInternationalTransferDACAVirtual shadowing

with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.

Veteran support

Clinical partnershipsSpecial admission consideration

None

The bill

Costs

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Tuition (total)$122,928
Supplemental feeNot published
Seat deposit$1,000(non-refundable)
Tuition checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Supplemental fee waiver: Not available

Total cost of attendance

1 recorded cost estimate

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Coursework

Prerequisites

Coursework policies

8 recorded policy fields

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Math

1 required course.

  • Statistics

Science

5 required courses.

  • Biology Lecture
  • Biology Lab
  • Chemistry Lecture
  • Chemistry Lab
  • Anatomy & Physiology

Course requirement details

6 prerequisite records

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Admitted students

Class profile

Gender

  • male 73%
  • female 27%

Ethnicity

  • white 65%
  • asian 27%
  • black 4%
  • hispanic 4%

Admissions and outcomes

8 recorded admissions, faculty and outcome fields across this program page

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Outcomes

PANCE pass rates

Latest first-time pass rate (2025): 92.0%

Two-year average: 92.0%

Program PANCE pass rates checked against the program's published figures on Mar 27, 2026View the program's PANCE source

PANCE history and comparison

7 years of PANCE results

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Track record

Accreditation history

First accredited
1972/09/01
Last continued
March 2025
Next review
April 2035
  • January 2026Progress Report

    The commission acknowledged the report providing evidence of updated SCPE, PANCE and budget data in the program management portal.

  • September 2025Progress Report

    The commission did not accept the report addressing 5th edition Standard B3.06a (lacked evidence supervised clinical practice experiences occur with physicians who are specialty board certified in their area of instruction), but no further information was requested as the program demonstrated compliance with comparable 6th edition standard A2.16b. The commission accepted the report addressing 5th edition Standards B4.01b and C1.02a narrative.

  • March 2025Continued Accreditation

    Accreditation-Continued; Program has demonstrated continued and sufficient compliance with most ARC-PA Standards. The commission noted 3 areas of noncompliance with the Standards. Next Comprehensive Evaluation: March 2035. Maximum class size: 52.

  • March 2021Progress Report

    The commission accepted the report providing evidence of updated supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE) syllabi and assessments and notification of each cohort's return to SCPEs.

  • June 2020Progress Report

    The commission acknowledged the report providing evidence of the proposed plan in response to COVID-19.

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Where this data comes from

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Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.

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