2026-2027 cycleUpdated Apr 17, 2026

North Carolina A&T State University

Greensboro, NCMSPA: Master of Science Physician Assistant27 monthsClass of 22Accreditation: ProvisionalAccredited since 2025Website

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Application deadline
Nov 1, 2026 · 13 days
Program starts
Aug 1, 2027 · 286 days

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1601 E Market Street \r\n

Greensboro, NC 27411

1601 E Market Street, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27411

About the program

Overview

Mission statement

The North Carolina A&T Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies program will prepare graduates to improve the health of the community through preeminence in medical education, clinical care, and leadership.

Program features

NCAT MSPA is the only PA program housed at an HBCU in the state of North Carolina. The learning environment provides access to state of the art simulation labs and clinical teaching spaces.

Simulation center

Clinical rotations

The clinical phase is a 12‑month period with core clerkships in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Behavioral Medicine, and three electives, taking place in outpatient, inpatient, emergency department, and OR settings.

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

Class size

Cohort

Resident tuition

$52,815

Total program

Min GPA

3.00

Required

Student:faculty

3.1:1

Plan ahead

Critical dates

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

The process

Admissions

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Program requirements

Min overall GPA: 3.00
Min science GPA: 3.00
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; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

Virtual permitted · Traditional Interview; Panel Interview; Group Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

Application style

Single decision date

Supplemental application required

Required tests

GRE requiredCASPer not requiredPA-CAT not required

Letters of recommendation — minimum 3

Employee/Supervisor; PA; Physician; Other health care provider; Academic Reference (e.g. Teacher/Professor or Academic Advisor)

Acceptance policies

Out-of-stateInternationalTransferDACAVirtual shadowing

with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.

Veteran support

Veteran scholarshipsClinical partnershipsSpecial admission considerationVeteran facultyYellow Ribbon programSOC member

Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) - will not accept MCAT

The bill

Costs

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Resident tuition$52,815

Non-resident tuition$142,415

Supplemental fee$60

Seat deposit$1,000(non-refundable)

Tuition checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Supplemental fee waiver: Not available

This program has separate tuition rates for resident and non-resident students.

Total cost of attendance

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Coursework

Prerequisites

Coursework policies

8 recorded policy fields

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Behavioral Science

1 required course.

General Psychology or Abnormal Psychology

Math

1 required course.

Statistics or Biostatistics

Other

1 required course.

Medical Terminology (may be completed as an online or certificate course)

Science

6 required courses.

Human Anatomy
Physiology
Biology I with lab
Microbiology with lab
General Chemistry I with lab
Organic Chemistry I or Biochemistry with lab

Course requirement details

9 prerequisite records

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Admitted students

Class profile

Avg overall GPA: 3.29
Avg science GPA: 3.18

GPA averages checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Gender

female 95%
male 5%

Ethnicity

black 90%
hispanic 5%
americanIndian 5%

Outcomes

PANCE pass rates

Latest first-time pass rate: Not published

Two-year average: Not published

Admissions and outcomes

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Track record

Accreditation history

ARC-PA history

First accredited: 2025/06/28
Next review: TBD

June 2025Provisional Accreditation
Accreditation-Provisional granted; 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: TBD (Provisional Monitoring). Maximum class size: 35.

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Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

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