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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

432-620-1120

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
PA Program 3600 North Garfield
Midland, Texas 79705

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General Information

Mission Statement
The mission of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Health Professions Physician Assistant Program is to provide comprehensive medical education to physician assistant students. Through an environment of academic excellence and the promotion of life-long learning and professionalism, graduates will be prepared to practice patient-centered primary care, increasing access to healthcare for diverse and underserved communities of West Texas and beyond.
Unique Program Features
No information provided
Curriculum Focus
Organ-Based/Systems-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
No information provided
Start Month
No information provided
Estimated Incoming Class Size
60
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
No
Required Onsite Interview
Yes
Types of Interviews
No information provided
Admission Type
No information provided

CASPA & Deadlines

CASPA Member
Yes
Upcoming CASPA Cycle
No information provided
Application Deadline
08/01/2022
Deadline Requirement
Orange-Complete
Supplemental Application
Yes
Supplemental Deadline
08/01/2022
Supplemental Application Fee
$75
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver
No information provided
View Supplemental Application

Tuition & Deposits

Separate Tuition Rates
No
Tuition
$117,250
Seat Deposit
Yes
Seat Deposit Cost
$125
Refundable Seat Deposit
No

Matriculants

Out of State Students Accepted
No information provided
Transfer Students Accepted
No
DACA Status Applicants Considered
No information provided
International Applicants Accepted
Yes
Support for Veterans
Clinical partnerships;Veteran faculty

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female
15.0
Male
-
Non-Binary
0.0
Gender Unknown
0.0

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.0
Asian
9.0
Black or African American
4.0
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
17.0
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander
0.0
White
25.0
Other
-

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score
152
Average Analytical Writing GRE Score
3.9
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score
151

GRE Average Percentiles

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile
56
Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile
56
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile
43

Requirements

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
3
Types of References Required
3
Minimum Overall GPA Required
No GPA minimum required
Minimum Prereq GPA Required
3.00
Standardized Test(s) Required
GRE (will not accept MCAT)
Healthcare Experience
Recommended
Hours Needed
No information provided
Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience
No information provided
Paid Health Care
Not Required
Volunteer/Community Service Health Care
Recommended but not required
Paid Direct Patient Care
Not Required
Volunteer Direct Patient Care
Recommended but not required
Direct Patient Care Hours Needed
No information provided
Direct Patient Care Time Limit
No information provided
Other Paid Health Care
Not Required
Other Volunteer Health Care
No information provided
Shadowing a PA
Recommended but not required
Shadowing a Physician
Not Required
Shadowing other health care provider
Not Required
Clinical and/or non-clinical research
Not Required
Virtual Health Care Accepted
No information provided
Virtual Shadowing Accepted
No information provided

Prerequisites

Prereq time limit
No information provided