About the program
The Franklin Pierce University – Texas 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 Texas-based, hybrid 24-month Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program is dedicated to the education and growth of the next generation of physician assistant clinicians through innovative, evidence-based education, professional development, and the best-practice of clinical skills. Our program will develop culturally sensitive clinicians who embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion when caring for patients within their communities."
Virtual/On-line didactic curriculum
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 available. Part-time enrollment is not available.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: No Requirement
Program overview
Franklin Pierce University's Texas-based MPAS program is a 24-month hybrid master's degree currently holding Provisional ARC-PA accreditation, with its inaugural cohort scheduled to begin in March 2027. The program operates on a rolling admissions basis, meaning earlier applications receive earlier review, and the application deadline falls on October 1, 2026. Out-of-state and international applicants are both welcome, though international candidates should consult the program website for specific eligibility conditions.
The curriculum is delivered primarily through asynchronous, online didactic instruction, which gives students geographic flexibility during the classroom phase before transitioning to clinical rotations. The instructional approach blends traditional and case-based learning within an organ- and systems-based framework - a structure that mirrors how clinicians actually think through patient presentations. The program's mission centers on developing evidence-based, culturally sensitive practitioners who can serve diverse patient populations with competency in equity and inclusion.
Admissions standards are moderately competitive. The minimum required overall GPA is 3.00 and the minimum science GPA is 3.20, though matriculants have averaged 3.63 overall and 3.66 in the sciences - so competitive applicants should aim meaningfully above the floor. Paid direct patient care is recommended but not required, and healthcare experience carries no formal requirement at all, making this a realistic option for applicants who are still building their clinical hours. There is no time limit on prerequisite coursework. Required science prerequisites include eight credits of general chemistry with lab, four credits each of general biology with lab, human anatomy with lab, human physiology with lab, and microbiology with lab, plus three credits of statistics.
Total tuition comes to $117,376 with a $1,500 seat deposit required upon acceptance. The incoming class is capped at 48 students. Interviews are conducted in a Multiple Mini Interview format and are held virtually, consistent with the program's distance-accessible design. Three letters of reference are required. There is no part-time enrollment option.
An applicant who learns well independently, wants scheduling flexibility during the didactic phase, has a solid GPA but limited formal healthcare hours, and is comfortable with a newer program still establishing its accreditation track record will find this a reasonable fit worth serious consideration.