Graduate Students

Students who have completed a bachelor's degree and are applying to the Master of Science program, must:

• apply online through the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA),
• have a minimum GPA for all college courses of 3.2,
• have completed the prerequisite courses within the past seven years and with a combined GPA for these courses of at least 3.2,
• participate in an interview (if invited) with faculty from Seton Hill and the Physician Assistant Program, and
• demonstrate strong oral and written language skills, evidence of ability to complete this intensive program of study and clinical training, personal maturity, and a professional attitude.

Prior to beginning study in the Master of Science in Physician Assistant program at Seton Hill, all prospective students must:

• have a minimum of 300 hours of health care experience, and
• have completed three physician assistant shadowing experiences in different medical or surgical specialties. (Physician Assistant Shadow Online is a free resource that helps students find physician assistants to shadow, and physician assistants to find students to mentor, nation-wide.)