Program Requirements

• Grade of "C" or higher in the following required courses:
  • 4 hours Anatomy *
  • 4 hours Physiology *
  • 3 hours Genetics
  • 8 hours General Chemistry *
  • 4 hours Organic Chemistry *
  • 4 hours Microbiology *
  • 3 hours Psychology
  • 3 hours Math (College Algebra or higher)
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with no minimum score requirement
• Minimum of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to matriculation
• A recommended minimum of a 3.0 science and a 3.0 overall grade point average
• Recommended professional or "hands-on" health care experience
• Three letters of recommendation
• Applications for admissions completed by October 1 of the year preceding class commencement in May - CASPA online application 
   

      * Science courses must be for science majors and include a laboratory

Admissions Criteria

• Quality and quantity of academic preparation
• Health care experience
• Awards, honors, service, leadership
• Letters of reference
• Essay/personal statement
• Multiple mini interview for most competitive applicants

Important Dates to Remember

• GRE score before October 1.  The GRE code for The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is 6686.
• CASPA application by October 1 
• Prerequisite coursework by December 31 of year of application
• Fall transcripts by February 1
• The upcoming class will begin their PA studies on Tuesday, May 26, 2009