OpenFieldMaster of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) Admission
Highly competitive 27-month clinical program preparing medical providers for national certification (PANCE) and clinical practice.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 3.25 overall GPA and 3.25 science prerequisite GPA; minimum 1,000 hours of direct patient healthcare experience
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 90 or IELTS 7.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Optional
- Thesis / Research statement
- CASPA personal narrative, verified clinical hours log, and situational judgment test
- Recommendation letters
- Three references (including at least one practicing PA or physician)
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Eligible for federal HRSA rural healthcare loan repayment grants ($50,000)
- Application fee
- $60 supplemental fee (plus CASPA application fee)
- Tuition / joining costs
- $88,500 total program tuition across seven trimesters
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (For CASPA rolling evaluation)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Bethel University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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