The Division of Physician Assistant Studies Program offers an accredited, eight-semester, 30-month, Master Of Science And An Online Doctor Of Medical Science Degree.
Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions
Call: 540-665-4581 | Text: 540-546-6029 | Email: sugradadmissions@exploringyourdepths.com
How to Apply
Applications for Shenandoah University’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant program are completed and verified utilizing the CASPA system. View our Application FAQs for more details.
Please note our firm application deadline for our next Physician Assistant application cycle, the Summer 2025 Start Term.
START TERM | APPLICATION OPENS | APPLICATION DEADLINE |
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Summer 2025 (July) | April 25, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
We strongly recommend you submit your completed application by August 1 in order to meet our application verification deadline of September 1. Otherwise, delays in CASPA processing could jeopardize consideration of your application.
Are you interested in a CASPA application fee waiver? Please visit the PAEA website for more details and instructions.
Program Prerequisites
Program Specifics PDF Admissions Guidelines PDFHow to Apply
Students interested in enrolling in the dual Master of Physician Assistant Studies/Master of Public Health must be admitted and successfully complete one term in the MPAS program prior to submitting this dual degree application to the MPAS/MPH program.
Apply to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies through CASPA.
Apply to the Master of Public Health program using the dual degree MPAS/MPH application.
PROGRAM | START TERM | APPLICATION OPENS | APPLICATION DEADLINE |
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MPH | Summer 2024 (May) | Fall 2023 | April 15, 2024 |
MPAS | Summer 2025 (July) | April 25, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
Shenandoah operates on a rolling admissions process, which means that we start interviewing applicants as soon as we have a complete file. It may take up to 8 weeks for CASPA to forward your file to us. Therefore, the sooner you submit your application and required paperwork, the better your chances of being interviewed and/or accepted.
MPAS/MPH Application Requirements & Program Prerequisites
- Full-time student status in good academic and professional standing in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program.
- Submission of an MPH application admission prior to April 16 of Spring term which includes the following:
- Graduate Application for Admission for the MPH program. (GMAT/GRE not required)
- One letter of reference : Written by a Shenandoah PA faculty member.
- Personal statement that describes the applicant’s education experience, and professional career objectives (1500 word maximum).
- Resume/C.V.
- Potential interview with the MPH Admissions Committee.
- Current PA students apply in Spring Semester of year 1 and need to be in good academic standing.
- Admitted students enroll for PH 501 in their first summer term.
How to Apply
The Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) is designed to prepare graduate-level PAs with the advanced skills needed in today’s dynamic healthcare environment as doctorally-prepared clinicians. Applicants must have a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies or a related PA master’s degree. Please view the program-specific PDF below for complete admission requirements.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until each cohort is full. We recommend submitting by the priority deadline as applicants may be waitlisted if a cohort reaches capacity.
START TERM | APPLICATION OPENS | APPLICATION DEADLINE | APPLICATION |
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Summer 2024 (May) | December 2023 |
Priority Deadline: March 1, 2024 Final Deadline: April 15, 2024 |
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Fall 2024 (August) | December 2023 |
Priority Deadline: June 15, 2024 Final Deadline: August 1, 2024 |
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Spring 2025 (January) | October 2024 | December 1, 2024 |
The 2024 Admissions cycle for this program has closed. The 2025 application will open in July. |