University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky
Charles T. Wethington Bldg., Suite 205 900 South Limestone Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40536

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*Last updated January 30th, 2023

General Information

Mission Statement: The mission of the University of Kentucky Physician Assistant Studies program is to improve the health and well-being of the people in the Commonwealth of Kentucky by graduating competent and compassionate physician assistants who will become transformative leaders in their practices and communities.

Unique Program Features: The UKPA Program is determined to positively impact our state & looking for students who share the same passion for improving healthcare. We seek students who understand the power of an individual connection others, embrace diverse cultures & values, & have the mindset & resiliency to complete a thought-provoking program. The UKPA Program offers: Student Support Services, International Clinical Experiences, Full Body Gross Anatomy Lab, & Academic Residency Programs.

Curriculum Focus: Case-Based Learning; Collaborative or Team-Based Learning; Early Clinical Exposure; Hybrid of Traditional or Case-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: 29 Months

Start Month: January 2024

Estimated Incoming Class Size: 56

Part-time Option: No

Distance Learning: No

On-Campus Housing: No

Required Onsite Interview: No

Types of Interviews: Traditional Interview

Admission Type: Regular - All applications are reviewed once the set deadline has passed

CASPA & Deadlines

CASPA Member: Yes

Upcoming CASPA Cycle: Yes

Application Deadline: 07/15/2023

Deadline Requirement: Orange-Complete only: the application has been submitted, payment, all transcripts, and at least two evaluation letters must be received by CASPA by the posted deadline.

Supplemental Application: Yes

Supplemental Deadline: 07/15/2023

Supplemental Application Fee: $125

Supplemental Application Fee Waiver: Yes

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Tuition & Deposits

Separate Tuition Rates: Yes

Tuition: No information provided

Resident Tuition: $63,149

Non-Resident Tuition: $116,656

Seat Deposit: Yes

Seat Deposit Cost: $600

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: -

Male: -

Non-Binary: -

Gender Unknown: -

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native: -

Asian: -

Black or African American: -

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish: -

Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander: -

White: -

Other: -

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score: No information provided

Average Analytical Writing GRE Score: No information provided

Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score: No information provided

GRE Average Percentiles

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile: No information provided

Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile: No information provided

Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile: No information provided

Requirements

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required: 3

Types of References Required: 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: No information provided

Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience: No Requirement

Paid Health Care: Recommended but not required

Volunteer/Community Service Health Care: Recommended but not required

Paid Direct Patient Care: Required

Volunteer Direct Patient Care: Required

Direct Patient Care Hours Needed: No information provided

Direct Patient Care Time Limit: No Requirement

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: Yes

Virtual Shadowing Accepted: Yes

Prerequisites

Prereq time limit: No Requirement

Human Anatomy: 3 Credit(s)

Microbiology: 3 Credit(s), Lab Required

Organic Chemistry: 3 Credit(s), Lab Required

Human Physiology: 3 Credit(s)

Medical Terminology: 1 Credit(s)

Statistics: 3 Credit(s)

Psychology: 3 Credit(s)

Sociology: 3 Credit(s)

Behavioral Sciences: 3 Credit(s)