APPLICATION MATERIALS
Application to the Combined BS/MS
Physician Assistant Program requires that all documents be
submitted together in one envelope. Incomplete applications will
be returned to the applicant for completion and resubmission by
the postmark deadline. Application to the MS Program must be
done through the Centralized Application Service For Physician
Assistants (CASPA) as described below. Your GRE scores, however, should
be sent directly to Philadelphia University (Code 2666) Office of Graduate Admissions by Educational Testing Services
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Combined
B.S./M.S. - Freshman Option
M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies
Freshman
(Combined B.S./M.S.)
The
postmark deadline for submission of application materials
for the fall semester beginning in August is January
31.
Applicants will be contacted for phone interviews shortly
after receipt of their completed application packet.
The
following credentials must be submitted together, in one
envelope, postmarked by January 31. Faxes are
not accepted.
Office of
Admissions
Philadelphia University
School House Lane & Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497
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$35
non-refundable application fee payable to Philadelphia
University (check or money order)
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General
University Application for Admission (download)
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PA Supplemental
Application (download)
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Official High
School Transcript
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Official College
Transcript (if applicable)
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SAT or ACT
scores
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International
student must submit TOEFL test results. A score of 213
(on computer-based test) or better is required.
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Letters of
Reference
Please have three
letters of reference completed using the form
provided. Recommendations must be submitted with your
application in sealed envelopes with references' signatures
across envelope flaps. These preferably should be from
individuals who are familiar with your academic, volunteer
or occupational work such as a teacher or supervisor.
Please fill out the top portion of these forms labeled
"Applicant." The waiver signature on the
form is suggested but not mandatory.
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Personal Essay
Please write and
submit a short essay discussing your motivation for wanting
to be a PA and attributes you have that make you well suited
for the PA profession. This preferably should be
typed, and limited to one page.
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Resume
(optional)
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Physician
Assistant Application Checklist (download)
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M.S. in Physician
Assistant Studies
The
deadline for submission of application materials for the
fall semester beginning in late July or early August is
November 1. Formal review of completed
files begin in November for invitation to selection interviews
from February through March. Due to the volume of applications received it may be beneficial to apply early.
Philadelphia
University is a participant in the Centralized Application Service
for Physician Assistants [CASPA]. To apply for admission into the
MS in Physician Assistant Studies program, please visit the CASPA
web site at
www.caspaonline.org.
Applications for admission will only be accepted through the
CASPA service.
You
must request that official copies of your transcripts
be sent directly to CASPA by the institution(s) attended.
Student copies of transcripts or copies sent to CASPA directly
by the applicant are not acceptable. Letters of reference
should also be sent directly to CASPA from the person making
the reference. Your GRE scores, however, should
be sent directly to Philadelphia University (Code 2666),
Office of Graduate Admissions by Educational Testing Services.
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