About the program
The Indiana 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 Indiana University Master of Physician Assistant Studies program mission is to successfully educate clinically competent, collaborative physician assistants to provide patient-centered care."
On Campus Simulation Lab, Cadaveric Anatomy Lab, 11 rotations including 4 elective rotations
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: No Requirement · up to 1 outstanding at application
Program overview
Indiana University offers a 27-month Master of Physician Assistant Studies program based on campus in Indiana, currently holding Continued accreditation status from ARC-PA. The program begins in May 2027 and accepts an incoming class of approximately 44 students, with out-of-state and international applicants both eligible to apply.
The program's mission centers on producing clinically competent, collaborative PAs prepared to deliver patient-centered care - a focus that comes through in its systems-based curriculum, which organizes learning around organ systems rather than isolated disciplines. Students have access to an on-campus simulation lab and a cadaveric anatomy lab, both of which support hands-on skill development before clinical rotations begin. The clinical year includes 11 rotations, four of which are elective, giving students meaningful flexibility to explore specialty areas of interest.
Competitively admitted students carry strong academic records, with matriculant overall and science GPAs sitting at 3.89 and 3.86 respectively. The program sets a minimum GPA threshold of 3.20 in both categories, so applicants below that mark are unlikely to move forward. Interestingly, paid direct patient care and healthcare experience are both recommended but not required, which makes this program somewhat more accessible to applicants still building their clinical hours - though given how competitive the admitted cohort appears, strong healthcare exposure would realistically strengthen any application. There is no time limit on prerequisite coursework, and applicants may have up to one outstanding prerequisite at the time of application. Required prerequisites include general chemistry with lab, general biology with lab, human anatomy with lab, human physiology, microbiology with lab, and statistics.
The application deadline is July 15, 2026, with all applications reviewed after that date closes - meaning this is a non-rolling cycle and there is no advantage to submitting early beyond meeting the deadline. A minimum of two letters of reference are required. The interview process is notably multifaceted, combining a traditional interview, a group interview, and a scenario room component, all conducted onsite; there is no remote interview option. The seat deposit upon acceptance is $750, and the program does offer separate tuition rates, likely distinguishing in-state from out-of-state costs.
There is no part-time or distance learning option, so applicants must be prepared for a full-time, in-person commitment for the duration of the program. Applicants should assess fit primarily by evaluating whether their GPA is competitive relative to the matriculant averages, whether they can commit to an onsite multi-format interview, and whether the systems-based curriculum and elective rotation structure align with how they learn and where they hope to practice.