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Application deadline
Nov 1, 2026 · 13 days
Supplemental due
Nov 1, 2026 · 13 days
Program starts
Aug 1, 2027 · 286 days
About the program
Overview
Mission statement
The mission of the Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies (MSPA) program at Keck Graduate Institute is to develop high quality physician associates (PAs) who are dedicated to advancing healthcare through leadership, commitment to their communities, and the compassionate care of all populations.
Program features
Training in understanding health policy, leadership skill development, and entrepreneurship. Additional focus on surgery and emergency medicine. Community health focus with incorporation of the social determinants of health throughout the curriculum.
Clinical rotations
Eight total SCPEs, each 6 weeks long (five weeks on site + one week callback). Seven core rotations (Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Behavioral and Mental Health) plus one elective.
- Credentials offered
- Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
- On-campus housing
- Yes
- CASPA participant
- Yes
The numbers
At a glance
PANCE 2-yr avg
95.0%
First-time pass rate
Class size
40
Cohort
Tuition
$130,000
Total program
Min GPA
3.00
Required
Student:faculty
9:1
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 12, 2026Nov 1, 2026Application deadline13 days
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 12, 2026Nov 1, 2026Supplemental due13 days
- Aug 1, 2027Program starts286 days
- Not publishedCASPA verification due
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 12, 2026
Program requirements
- Min overall GPA
- 3.00
- Min science GPA
- 3.00
- Min prerequisite GPA
- 3.00
- Min PCE hours
- 1,000
- Min direct patient care
- 1,000 hrs
- Healthcare experience
- Required
- Shadowing
- Not Required
Interview format
Traditional Interview; Group Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Virtual permitted · Traditional Interview; Group Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Application style
Rolling admissions
Supplemental application required
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 3
PA; Physician; Other health care provider
Acceptance policies
Veteran support
None
The bill
Costs
Updated Apr 12, 2026
Supplemental fee waiver: Not available
Total cost of attendance
1 recorded cost estimate
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Coursework
Prerequisites
Coursework policies
10 recorded policy fields
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Math
1 required course.
- Statistics
Medical Terminology
1 required course.
- Medical Terminology
Science
A single required-course count is not available in this summary.
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Microbiology
- General Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
Course requirement details
9 prerequisite records
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Admitted students
Class profile
- Avg overall GPA
- 3.51
- Avg science GPA
- 3.46
Gender
- female 78%
- male 20%
- nonBinary 3%
Ethnicity
- white 40%
- asian 28%
- hispanic 15%
- multiracial 10%
- black 8%
Average age and experience
1 recorded age and experience field
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Admissions and outcomes
6 recorded admissions, faculty and outcome fields across this program page
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Outcomes
PANCE pass rates
Latest first-time pass rate (2024): 95.0%
Two-year average: 95.0%
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1 year of PANCE results
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Track record
Accreditation history
- First accredited
- 2022/03/05
- Next review
- April 2027
- September 2025Progress Report
The commission accepted the report addressing 5th edition Standards A2.03, B3.07c, and B4.01b.
- 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 3 areas of noncompliance with the Standards. Next Comprehensive Evaluation: March 2027 (Final Provisional). Maximum class size: 40.
- March 2024Progress Report
The program received an alert that the number of students exceeded the maximum entering class size; the program submitted the required Exceeding Class Size report and the commission accepted the report. No further information requested.
- September 2022Progress Report
The commission accepted the report addressing 5th edition Standards A3.15c and B4.01b.
- March 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 40 students.
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Where this data comes from
- www.kgi.edu/mspaUpdated Apr 15, 2026
- www.kgi.edu/_resources/documents/MSPA-admissions-re…-procedures.pdfUpdated Apr 15, 2026
- www.kgi.edu/_resources/documents/MSPA-technical-standards.pdfUpdated Apr 15, 2026
- www.kgi.edu/admissions/index.htmlUpdated Apr 15, 2026
- www.kgi.edu/future-students/how-to-apply.htmlUpdated Apr 15, 2026
Last updated: Apr 29, 2026
Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.