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Master of Science - Physician Assistant


Admission Requirements/Criteria

 
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 At least 90 undergraduate credits from an accredited institution(s) at time of application, and a Bachelor Degree prior to matriculation (unless in UNE pre-PA accelerated 3/2 track).
 
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 At least eight credit hours in biology courses with labs, equivalent to two semester courses, or six credit hours of advanced biology.
 
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 At least eight credit hours of general chemistry, equivalent to two semester courses consisting of lecture and laboratory.
 
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 Either the biology or chemistry credits must have been completed within eight years of matriculation.
 
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 Three credit hours of biochemistry, equivalent to one semester consisting of lecture and laboratory; or an anatomy an physiology course consisting of lecture and laboratory.
 
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 Completion of six credits in English, including at least three credits in English composition.
 
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 Completion of six credits in psychology/sociology or related behavioral sciences.
 
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 Courses in statistics, physics, anatomy, physiology, and computer science are highly recommended.
 
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 A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 in natural science courses and an overall minimum GPA of 2.50.
 
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 Paid or volunteer experience in a health/human services setting with direct patient/client contact will be viewed as highly desirable.
 
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 Computer experience strongly recommended.

The Admission Committee reserves the right to make exceptions to the above when it deems such a decision is appropriate.

Note: Before matriculation, accepted applicants will need to obtain a physical exam with proof of up-to-date immunization status and a current Health Provider Basic Life Support course. This information must be presented upon registration.

Admissions Policies and Procedures

 
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 Applications for admissions are accepted through the Central Application Service for Physician Assistant Programs (CASPA) at www.caspaonline.org beginning in July of each year. All admission decisions are completed in the early spring prior to the June start date.
     
 
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 On-campus interviews are granted to qualified applicants upon invitation by the Admissions Committee, and are required for admission to the program.
     
 
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 All admission policies and procedures are subject to continuous review by the Admissions Committee and may be changed without notice.
     
 
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 Deadline for submission of a competed application with all supporting documents is October 15th of each year prior to the start of June classes.

Application materials may be obtained on the Internet from:

The Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) www.caspaonline.org

Information sessions are held on the campus periodically. Please call: 1-800-477-4UNE or 207-797-7688, extension 4398 for further information.

Transfer Credit

Transfer credits are rarely awarded to students who transfer from another physician assistant program. The program director will award transfer credits on a case-by-case basis.

Advanced Placement

Admitted students who have taken basic science graduate or undergraduate courses may qualify for advanced placement (advanced standing). This policy is usually reserved for students who have advanced education/degrees in a particular subject matter. To obtain credit for a course, the student must request an Advanced Placement Form from the program. A request for advanced placement must be approved by the course director and program director.

Links

  About MPA   MPA - Financial Information
       
  MPA - Admissions   MPA - Grading
       
  MPA - Curriculum   MPA - Other Information

Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog

The University of New England reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.

While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.

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