Bethel University (TN)

Bethel University (TN)
302 B Tyson Avenue
Paris, Tennessee 38242

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*Last updated January 26th, 2023

General Information

Mission Statement: The mission of Bethel University Physician Assistant Program is to create opportunities for members of the learning community to become exceptional and compassionate healthcare professionals who will practice medicine within an ethical framework of Christian principles.

Unique Program Features: Christian University

Curriculum Focus: Asynchronous Learning; Case-Based Learning; Collaborative or Team-Based Learning; Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning; Problem-Based Learning

Credentials Offered: Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)

Doctorate Degree Offered: No information provided

Type of Masters Degree: MSPAS: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Program Length: 27 Months

Start Month: January 2024

Estimated Incoming Class Size: 49

Part-time Option: No

Distance Learning: No

On-Campus Housing: No

Required Onsite Interview: Yes

Types of Interviews: Panel Interview

Admission Type: Rolling - Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis

CASPA & Deadlines

CASPA Member: Yes

Upcoming CASPA Cycle: Yes

Application Deadline: 10/01/2023

Deadline Requirement: Green-Verified: the application has been submitted, payment, all transcripts, and at least two evaluation letters must be received by CASPA by the posted deadline, and the application has a verified status, meaning all GPAs have been calculated by CASPA.

Supplemental Application: Yes

Supplemental Deadline: 10/01/2023

Supplemental Application Fee: $75

Supplemental Application Fee Waiver: No

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Tuition & Deposits

Separate Tuition Rates: No

Tuition: $96,250

Seat Deposit: Yes

Seat Deposit Cost: $1,000

Refundable Seat Deposit: No

Matriculants

Out of State Students Accepted: Yes

Transfer Students Accepted: No

DACA Status Applicants Considered: Yes

International Applicants Accepted: Yes, with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.

International Application Link

Support for Veterans: No information provided

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female: 36

Male: 14

Non-Binary: -

Gender Unknown: -

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native: -

Asian: 7

Black or African American: 1

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish: 1

Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander: -

White: 41

Other: -

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score: 152

Average Analytical Writing GRE Score: 4

Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score: 151

GRE Average Percentiles

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile: 53

Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile: 58

Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile: 40

Requirements

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required: 3

Types of References Required: Employee/Supervisor; PA; Physician; Other health care provider; Academic Reference (e.g. Teacher/Professor; Academic Advisor)

Minimum Overall GPA Required: No GPA minimum required

Minimum Prereq GPA Required: No GPA minimum required

Standardized Test(s) Required: GRE (will not accept MCAT)

Healthcare Experience: Yes, required

Hours Needed: 40

Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience: 5 Years

Paid Health Care: Recommended but not required

Volunteer/Community Service Health Care: Required

Paid Direct Patient Care: Recommended but not required

Volunteer Direct Patient Care: Recommended but not required

Direct Patient Care Hours Needed: No information provided

Direct Patient Care Time Limit: No Requirement

Other Paid Health Care: Recommended but not required

Other Volunteer Health Care: No information provided

Shadowing a PA: Required

Shadowing a Physician: Recommended but not required

Shadowing other health care provider: Recommended but not required

Clinical and/or non-clinical research: Not Required

Virtual Health Care Accepted: Yes

Virtual Shadowing Accepted: Yes

Prerequisites

Prereq time limit: 5 Years

Human Anatomy: 3 Credit(s)

Microbiology: 3 Credit(s)

Human Physiology: 3 Credit(s)

Genetics: 3 Credit(s)

Psychology: 3 Credit(s)