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View the Academic Requirements for UNE’s M.S.P.A. program, such as GPA and course prerequisites, to ensure you meet the necessary requirements.

The 51Æ·²è Master of Science in Physician Assistant program participates in the . All applicants are required to apply online through this service. 
 

Applicants must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Transcripts must be submitted through unless otherwise instructed.

51Æ·²èPA applicants should complete a minimum of five hundred (500) hours of direct patient care experience before application submission:

• Patient care experience (PCE) is direct and hands-on, and generally takes place in a medical setting.
• Hours can be completed through paid employment, volunteer work, or academic internships.
• All hours must be documented within the , specifically within the Patient Care Experiences section. Please note: While the minimum requirement is 500 hours, the average for highly competitive applicants is typically around 3,000+ hours.

Please refer to the for specific writing prompts and additional information.

Three letters of recommendation are required — submitted through . Letters should come from individuals who can speak to the applicant’s academic abilities and/or professional experiences.

• One (1) letter must come from a practicing PA (or PA-C).
• Two (2) letters should come from other healthcare providers, professors, supervisors, or co-workers.
• Letters from friends or family members are not acceptable.

Completion of a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution, or international equivalent, before matriculation.

• Science (BCP) GPA of 3.0 or higher, as calculated by CASPA, is required.
• Last sixty (60) credit hours GPA of 3.0 or higher, as calculated by CASPA, is required.
• All applicants must meet or exceed the minimum GPA requirements to be considered for admission.

• All prerequisite courses must be successfully completed with a grade of C or better (C- grades are not acceptable).
• Applicants with questions about the equivalency of specific prerequisite course(s) are encouraged to submit the 51Æ·²èPA Prerequisite Equivalency form.
• All prerequisite courses must be completed at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an international equivalent.
• Prerequisite courses may be in progress or planned at the time of application, although all courses must be completed with official transcripts submitted to CASPA no later than December 31, 2026.
• All planned or in-progress coursework must be listed on the CASPA application at the time of application submission.
• Online courses offered through 51Æ·²èOnline Science Prerequisites for Health Professions, as well as online courses from other regionally accredited U.S. colleges or universities, are accepted.
• Advanced Placement (AP) test credit is accepted towards prerequisite requirements for Behavioral Science (3 cr) and Statistics (3 cr). To apply AP credits towards prerequisite requirements, the credits must be detailed by subject on the undergraduate transcript. An official letter from the University Registrar with a detailed subject breakdown is also acceptable.

The program awards additional screening points for the following:

• Higher GPA in last 60 credits take
• Higher GPA in science and prerequisite courses
• Highly recommended courses taken (Pathophysiology, Advanced Physiology, Immunology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, and Organic Chemistry w/lab)
• 51Æ·²èaffiliation as an undergraduate or graduate student
• Prior military experience
• Higher patient care experience hours
• Higher shadowing experience hours
• Higher volunteer experience/community service hours
• Evidence of compatibility with 51Æ·²èand PA program including program mission/goals
• Resident of a New England state

51Æ·²èCollege of Professional Studies Articulation Agreement with WCHP programs: 

• Students who complete the Post-Bacc Pre-Health Program and who meet the required eligibility criteria are guaranteed an admission interview. The agreement does not guarantee program admission.

Highly Recommended Coursework
Additional consideration will be given for each recommended course completed:

• Pathophysiology
• Advanced Physiology
• Immunology
• Medical Terminology
• Cell Biology

International Applicants
International applicants or applicants with foreign coursework must also submit:

• A credential evaluation from World Education Service (WES) or ECE, sent directly to OTCAS, confirming degree and grade equivalency to that of a U.S. bachelor’s degree.
• Proof of English language proficiency, if English is not the applicant’s first language

Refer to UNE’s International Admissions and English Language Proficiency pages for accepted tests and minimum score requirements.