About the program
The Daemen 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 mission of the Daemen University Physician Assistant Department is to provide its graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges of delivering quality medical care with great autonomy in a team-based model to a diverse patient population within a complex American healthcare system."
Daemen PA students have a first time PANCE pass rate of 97% over the last five years, and 100% pass rate in 2023 and 2025. Human cadaver lab taught by full-time anatomist. Center for Interprofessional Learning and Simulation that provides experiential learning opportunities. Core faculty practice in various area of medicine and bring their clinical experiences to the classroom. All clinical rotation placements are made by the department's full-time clinical coordinator.
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, with exceptions. please visit the program's website. DACA status applicants are considered. Distance learning is not offered. Part-time enrollment is not available. On-campus housing is available.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: 5 Years · up to 1 outstanding at application
Program overview
Daemen University in New York offers a 33-month Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies with ARC-PA Continued accreditation, admitting a small cohort of approximately 20 students each September. The next cohort begins in September 2027, with a rolling admissions process and an application deadline of January 15, 2027 - meaning early submission is a practical advantage, not simply a courtesy.
The program's mission centers on preparing graduates to deliver quality medical care with significant autonomy within team-based models, explicitly targeting practice across a diverse patient population in the complex American healthcare environment. This emphasis on autonomous, collaborative practice shapes the curriculum, which integrates organ-based and systems-based learning with problem-based and collaborative team learning approaches. Students work through anatomy in a human cadaver lab overseen by a full-time anatomist, and the university's Center for Interprofessional Learning and Simulation provides structured experiential learning. Core faculty maintain active clinical practices and carry that real-world exposure directly into the classroom. All clinical rotation placements are handled by a dedicated full-time clinical coordinator, which removes a common source of uncertainty for students during the clinical year.
The program's five-year first-time PANCE pass rate stands at 97%, with 100% pass rates recorded in both 2023 and 2025 - a concrete outcome worth noting when evaluating smaller programs.
On the admissions side, the minimum GPA requirement across overall, science, and prerequisite coursework is 3.00, though matriculants have averaged a 3.69 overall and 3.63 science GPA, signaling that competitive applicants should aim well above the floor. The patient care requirement is relatively accessible at 120 hours, though paid experience is recommended. Healthcare experience beyond direct patient care hours is required. Prerequisite coursework must have been completed within the past five years, and applicants may carry no more than one outstanding prerequisite at the time of application. Required science prerequisites include general chemistry with lab, general biology with lab, human anatomy with lab, human physiology, and microbiology - all at four to eight credit hours depending on the course. All interviews are traditional and conducted onsite.
Total tuition runs $120,120 with a $1,500 seat deposit. The program accepts out-of-state and international applicants, though those applying from outside the United States should review the program's website for specific conditions. No part-time or distance learning options exist. The TOEFL is required for applicable applicants, and three letters of recommendation are mandatory.
An applicant should consider this program a strong fit if they are drawn to a small, tightly structured cohort with demonstrably strong board outcomes, can meet the prerequisite timeline, and are prepared to submit early given the rolling review process.