About the program
The Mount St Mary’s 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 PA program at Mount St. Mary's University cultivates ethical practitioners who care significantly and are dedicated to responsible and equitable health outcomes delivered with compassion, humility, and joy."
The Mount St. Mary’s University Physician Assistant Program is distinctive, featuring a newly renovated, leading-edge facility and faculty of practicing clinicians, bridging theory and real-world practice. We offer a student-centered learning environment with strong faculty-student relationships. Our robust alumni and clinical network provide valuable real-world experiences. The curriculum integrates well-being and healthcare equity training to cultivate the next generation of healthcare leaders
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: no. DACA status applicants are not considered. Distance learning is not offered. Part-time enrollment is not available. On-campus housing is available. Veteran support programs are available; consult the program directly for details.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: 10 Years
Program overview
Mount St. Mary's University in Maryland offers a 24-month Master of Medical Science degree through a program currently holding Provisional ARC-PA accreditation, with the inaugural cohort beginning in January 2027. Because the program is new, applicants should weigh that status carefully while recognizing that Provisional accreditation reflects ARC-PA's assessment that the program has met foundational standards at launch.
The program's mission centers on developing ethical practitioners committed to equitable, compassionate care delivered with humility - language that signals a deliberate emphasis on health equity and professional character rather than purely technical training. That orientation is reinforced structurally: the curriculum blends traditional didactic instruction with case-based and organ/systems-based learning, and well-being and healthcare equity content is woven throughout rather than treated as an elective concern. Faculty are practicing clinicians, which the program frames as a bridge between classroom theory and active clinical realities. Class size is set at 46 students, a scale that supports the student-centered environment and faculty-student relationships the program emphasizes.
On the academic side, the minimum overall and science GPA is 3.00, though matriculants have averaged a 3.58 overall and 3.45 in the sciences, so competitive applicants should aim meaningfully above the floor. Prerequisites must have been completed within the past ten years and include general chemistry, general biology, human anatomy with lab, human physiology with lab, microbiology with lab, and statistics. The patient-care bar is relatively accessible at 400 documented direct patient care hours; paid experience is recommended but not required, and some form of healthcare experience beyond those hours is expected.
Total tuition runs $99,000 with a $900 seat deposit, and there is no separate in-state rate. The school accepts out-of-state applicants but does not admit international students, and the program is entirely on-site with no distance or part-time option. Applications are reviewed on a rolling, first-come-first-served basis through an August 1, 2026 deadline, meaning early submission carries a practical advantage. Candidates need at least two letters of reference and must complete an on-site interview that may take the form of a traditional interview, a Multiple Mini Interview, or both.
An applicant considering this program should honestly assess whether they are comfortable enrolling in a newly launched, provisionally accredited program and whether the program's equity-focused mission and faith-university context align with their own professional values.