About the program
The Chamberlain University – Phoenix 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: "To educate and empower competent, compassionate, and culturally sensitive physician assistant professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities and nations."
The curriculum is delivered in an integrated organ-based modular approach with community service focus. Extensive use of simulation and task trainers with integration of point of care ultrasound.
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. Veteran support programs are available; consult the program directly for details.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: 10 Years
Program overview
Chamberlain University's Phoenix campus offers a 24-month Master of Physician Assistant Studies program currently holding Provisional ARC-PA accreditation, with its inaugural cohort scheduled to begin in September 2027. Because the program is new and provisionally accredited, applicants should factor that status into their decision-making, particularly those concerned about licensure eligibility timelines in certain states.
The admissions bar is accessible by national standards, requiring a minimum 3.00 overall GPA and a minimum 3.00 science GPA. Notably, direct patient care experience is recommended but not required, which makes this program a reasonable consideration for career-changers or recent graduates who have accumulated some healthcare exposure but do not yet have the extensive paid hours that more competitive programs demand. Applications are reviewed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis with a deadline of April 1, 2027, so early submission is strategically important. The GRE is required; the program will not accept the MCAT as a substitute. International applicants are accepted, and TOEFL scores are required for those applicants. The program does not offer distance learning or a part-time track.
Curriculum is organized around an integrated organ-based modular approach, drawing on case-based, problem-based, team-based, and systems-based learning methodologies. The program places explicit emphasis on community service, and practical skills development is reinforced through extensive simulation, task trainers, and point-of-care ultrasound integration - a feature increasingly valued in clinical preparation. The mission frames the graduate role in broad terms, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and the health of communities and populations, suggesting that applicants with genuine interest in underserved or community-facing practice may find the program's values a natural fit.
The estimated incoming class size of 50 is moderate, and all interviews are conducted onsite, with formats including traditional, panel, and group interviews. Prerequisite coursework must have been completed within the past ten years and includes general biology with lab, human anatomy with lab, microbiology with lab, human physiology, and statistics - a straightforward set of requirements without unusual additions. Three letters of reference are required.
Total tuition is $110,290 with no differentiation by residency status, and a $1,000 seat deposit is required upon acceptance. Out-of-state students are accepted, making this a national candidate pool despite the Arizona location.
An applicant who is early in their post-bacc preparation, comfortable with a provisionally accredited program in its inaugural year, and drawn to simulation-heavy, community-oriented training will be best positioned to assess whether this program aligns with their goals.