About the program
The Long Island 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 Division of Physician Assistant Studies supports Long Island University’s mission through the education of men and women of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds in the art and science of medicine in order that they may become competent, compassionate, high quality healthcare providers."
10 rotations, including three electives, dedicated classroom and study lounge, mini rotation in didactic year
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.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: 10 Years
Program overview
Long Island University's physician assistant program in New York awards a Master of Physician Assistant Studies upon completion of its 28-month curriculum, with the next cohort beginning September 2027. Applicants should be aware that the program currently holds ARC-PA accreditation on probation status, which is a meaningful factor to weigh when evaluating fit and long-term credential recognition.
The program's mission centers on training competent and compassionate healthcare providers drawn from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, reflecting LIU's broader institutional values. The curriculum is built around case-based, problem-based, and organ- or systems-based learning frameworks, with an emphasis on collaborative and team-based approaches. Early clinical exposure is built into the didactic year through a mini rotation, which gives students patient contact before the formal clinical phase begins. The clinical year includes ten rotations in total, three of which are electives, offering students some flexibility in shaping their clinical training. The program also provides a dedicated classroom and study lounge for enrolled students.
Admissions are rolling on a first-come, first-served basis with an application deadline of January 15, 2027, so early submission carries practical weight. The minimum GPA threshold across overall, science, and prerequisite coursework is 3.0, and matriculants have averaged a 3.4 overall and 3.5 in science - suggesting that competitive applicants will sit comfortably above the floor. Direct patient care hours are required at a minimum of 500, and while paid experience is recommended, it is not mandatory. Healthcare experience beyond direct patient care is also required. The GRE is required; the MCAT is not accepted. Prerequisite coursework must have been completed within the last ten years and includes general chemistry and biology with labs, human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and statistics.
Three letters of reference are required, and interviews are conducted in a traditional format, with no onsite interview required. The incoming class is capped at 42 students. Total tuition runs approximately $120,000 with a $1,500 seat deposit. Out-of-state and international applicants are accepted, though international applicants should review the program's website for applicable exceptions. There is no part-time option and no distance learning component.
An applicant evaluating this program should weigh the current probationary accreditation status carefully alongside cost, location, and the program's curriculum strengths before applying.