About the program
The Bay Path University PA program is described in PAEA's published program data; full curriculum details, faculty, and admissions cycle specifics are maintained on the program's own website.
From the program's mission statement: "The Bay Path University Physician Assistant Program educates a diverse student body to develop compassionate, culturally aware healthcare providers who advocate for their patients, maintain the highest quality and ethical standards of care, and recognize their obligation to care for the underserved, and fosters the advancement of and leadership in the Physician Assistant profession."
Unique 8-10 week schedules which allow for reflection and self-care. State of the art facility. Interprofessional opportunities, Specialty Experiences. International and public health experiences, low attrition.
Matriculant data
Actual stats for students who enrolled in the most recently reported cohort, sourced from PAEA's published program data.
Admission policies
Out-of-state applicants are accepted. International applicants: yes. DACA status applicants are considered. Distance learning is not offered. Part-time enrollment is not available.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: 10 Years · up to 2 outstanding at application
Program overview
Bay Path University in Massachusetts offers a 24-month program awarding the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, holding Continued accreditation from ARC-PA. The program launches in June 2027 and accepts applications on a post-deadline review basis, with all materials due by December 1, 2026.
The program's mission centers on training a diverse student body to provide compassionate, culturally informed care, with explicit attention to serving underserved populations and developing leadership within the profession. These priorities suggest the program is a reasonable fit for applicants who have demonstrated community engagement or an interest in health equity work, though the mission statement rather than specific application requirements drives this point. The curriculum uses organ-based and problem-based learning approaches, which favor students who are comfortable with self-directed, case-driven study rather than lecture-heavy formats. Noteworthy structural features include 8-to-10-week schedule blocks designed to allow for reflection and self-care, interprofessional learning opportunities, specialty clinical experiences, and international and public health components - elements that distinguish it from more conventionally structured programs. The program also reports low attrition, which is worth noting for applicants weighing completion risk.
Typical entering students carry a 3.6 overall GPA and a 3.5 science GPA, though the program's stated minimums sit at 3.0 for both. The patient care threshold is accessible at 500 hours, with paid experience and broader healthcare experience both recommended rather than required. This combination of a moderate GPA floor and a relatively low clinical hour minimum may make the program reachable for earlier-stage applicants, though competitive applicants will likely exceed those minimums. The incoming class runs approximately 60 students.
Required prerequisites include general chemistry with lab, general biology, human anatomy with lab, human physiology with lab, microbiology, and statistics. Coursework must have been completed within the past 10 years, and applicants may carry no more than two outstanding prerequisites at the time of application. Three letters of reference are required.
Total tuition is $119,100 with a $1,000 seat deposit. There is no part-time option, no distance learning, and the program is open to both out-of-state and international applicants. Interviews are conducted in both traditional and group formats and do not require an onsite visit.
An applicant considering Bay Path should honestly assess whether the program's explicit focus on underserved care and cultural competency aligns with their own professional motivations, and whether a systems-based, problem-driven curriculum matches how they learn best.