About the program
The Faulkner 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 Faulkner University Physician Assistant program is to train competent and caring medical professionals, in a Christian environment, to address the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals in the communities where they live and work."
We are a Christian faith-based University. Our program has a small-group structure that focuses on student success in a familial atmosphere. We also have an on-campus simulation lab and patient examination rooms.
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 not 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 · up to 3 outstanding at application
Program overview
Faulkner University offers a 27-month MSPAS program based in Alabama that holds ARC-PA Continued accreditation and admits its next cohort in August 2027. Applications are reviewed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis with a deadline of April 1, 2027, so submitting early carries a practical advantage. The program does not offer part-time enrollment or distance learning, and all instruction is delivered on campus.
The mission centers on training competent and compassionate medical professionals within a Christian environment, with an explicit commitment to addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of patient care. That faith-based orientation is woven into the institutional culture, and applicants who are drawn to a values-aligned, spiritually informed training environment will find it more fully expressed here than at most programs. The curriculum follows an organ- and systems-based learning model, and the program emphasizes small-group instruction designed to foster close faculty-student relationships. On-campus facilities include a simulation lab and dedicated patient examination rooms, giving students hands-on practice before entering clinical rotations.
The incoming class size is capped at 50 students, which supports the small-group dynamic the program describes. Matriculants have averaged a 3.59 overall GPA and a 3.47 science GPA, though the stated minimums for both are 3.00. The patient-care floor is relatively accessible at 200 hours, but paid direct patient care is required - volunteer or unpaid experience will not satisfy this requirement - and healthcare experience more broadly is mandatory. Applicants near the minimum GPA or hour thresholds are competitive on paper but should ensure their paid experience is clearly documented and substantive.
Prerequisite coursework must have been completed within the past ten years, and up to three outstanding prerequisites are permitted at the time of application. Required science courses include general chemistry with lab (8 credits), general biology with lab (8 credits), human anatomy with lab (4 credits), human physiology with lab (4 credits), and microbiology with lab (4 credits), along with 3 credits of statistics. Three letters of reference are required. The program accepts out-of-state and international applicants, though international applicants should review the program's website for specific conditions.
Total tuition is $104,400 with no separate rate structure for in-state or out-of-state students, and a $1,000 seat deposit is required upon acceptance. Interviews include both a traditional individual format and a group component; the interview is not required to be conducted onsite.
An applicant should judge fit primarily by whether the Christian mission genuinely resonates with their values and whether their paid patient-care hours meet the requirement, as those two factors are the most likely points of misalignment with this program.