South College - Asheville
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Application deadline
Dec 1, 2026 · 43 days
Supplemental due
Dec 1, 2026 · 43 days
Program starts
Jan 1, 2027 · 74 days
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About the program
Overview
Mission statement
The mission of the South College Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies program is to educate highly qualified physician assistants, preparing them to become competent, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare providers for clinical practice. Endeavoring to provide students with a comprehensive evidence-based medical education that focuses on the future delivery of excellent healthcare, the program promotes the importance of health maintenance, health education, the prevention of disease, and the need for a lifelong path dedicated to continuous learning. The faculty strive for educational excellence as they prepare physician assistant students to think critically, communicate compassionately, and understand the importance of collaborating in interdisciplinary healthcare
Program features
Please see the program website: https://www.south.edu/physician-assistant-studies-asheville/
Clinical rotations
The clinical phase comprises eight six‑week blocks over 12 months, including seven core rotations (Internal Medicine, Surgery, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health) and one elective rotation.
- 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
88.0%
First-time pass rate
Class size
85
Cohort
Tuition
$130,669
Total program
Min GPA
2.75
Required
Student:faculty
6.5:1
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Dec 1, 2026Application deadline43 days
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Dec 1, 2026Supplemental due43 days
- Jan 1, 2027Program starts74 days
- Not publishedCASPA verification due
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Program requirements
- Min overall GPA
- 2.75
- Min science GPA
- 2.75
- Min prerequisite GPA
- 2.75
- Healthcare experience
- Not required
- Shadowing
- Recommended but not required
Interview format
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Virtual permitted · Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Application style
Rolling admissions
Supplemental application required
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 3
No restrictions
Acceptance policies
with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
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
Total cost of attendance
1 recorded cost estimate
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Coursework
Prerequisites
Coursework policies
6 recorded policy fields
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Behavioral Science
1 required course.
- Humanities and/or Social Science
English
1 required course.
- English
Math
1 required course.
- Statistics, Algebra, Calculus, Finite Math, or other equivalent Advanced Mathematics
Science
4 required courses.
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with laboratory
- General Chemistry I and II with laboratory
- Biology I and II with laboratory (Mammalian, Cell, Molecular, or Human Biology)
- Microbiology with laboratory
Course requirement details
7 prerequisite records
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Admitted students
Class profile
- Avg overall GPA
- 3.60
- Avg science GPA
- 3.50
Average age and experience
1 recorded age and experience field
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Admissions and outcomes
4 recorded admissions, faculty and outcome fields across this program page
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Outcomes
PANCE pass rates
Latest first-time pass rate (2025): 88.0%
Two-year average: 88.0%
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1 year of PANCE results
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Track record
Accreditation history
- First accredited
- 2022/09/24
- Next review
- January 2027
- September 2025Progress Report
The commission accepted the report addressing the observation for Standard A1.02a and noted 0 areas of noncompliance with the Standards. The commission also accepted the report addressing Standards A2.09d, A2.09g, B1.03e, B4.01a, and B4.01b. No further information requested.
- March 2025Provisional Accreditation
Accreditation-Provisional following Provisional Monitoring review; Program demonstrates continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class of students. The commission noted 10 areas of noncompliance with the Standards and 1 new observation. The program received a Warning Letter regarding the lack of implementation of the program's self-assessment process and the sponsoring institution's responsibility for ensuring the program maintains compliance. Next Comprehensive Evaluation: March 2027 (Final Provisional). Maximum class size: 85.
- September 2022Provisional 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. Next Comprehensive Evaluation: March 2025 (Provisional Monitoring). The program is approved for up to 85 students.
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Where this data comes from
- cdrewu.edu/academics/program/master-of-science-phy…on-requirementsUpdated Apr 17, 2026
Last updated: Apr 17, 2026
Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.