About the program
The Nazareth 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: "Our mission at Nazareth University is to educate highly skilled, compassionate PAs who excel in interprofessional collaboration and are dedicated to serving diverse communities with a focus on underserved populations."
Nazareth’s hybrid physician assistant program blends online learning with high-impact, hands-on training. Students benefit from cutting-edge online learning tools, high-fidelity simulation, and immersive clinical experiences. Aligned with our mission to educate highly skilled, compassionate PAs, we emphasize interprofessional collaboration and preparing students to serve diverse communities. We are equipping the next generation of health care providers to address the needs of patients.
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 available. 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: 5 Years · up to 2 outstanding at application
Program overview
Nazareth University in New York offers a 24-month Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies that carries Provisional ARC-PA accreditation, with the inaugural cohort scheduled to begin in January 2027. The program delivers instruction through a hybrid format, combining online coursework with in-person simulation and clinical training, making it a reasonable option for applicants who need geographic flexibility without foregoing hands-on learning. The curriculum follows a hybrid traditional and case-based, organ-systems approach, and the program places explicit emphasis on interprofessional collaboration and preparing graduates to work with underserved and diverse patient populations - a mission thread that runs through both classroom design and clinical placement philosophy.
The admissions bar is accessible but not minimal. The program requires a 3.20 minimum GPA across overall, science, and prerequisite coursework, and matriculants have arrived with a 3.51 overall and 3.40 science GPA, suggesting modest upward competition above the floor. Applicants need at least 500 direct patient care hours, which is on the lower end of the national range, though paid experience is recommended. Healthcare experience beyond direct patient contact is also required. Prerequisite coursework must have been completed within the past five years, and applicants may enter with up to two outstanding prerequisites. Required science courses include general chemistry with lab, general biology with lab, human anatomy with lab, human physiology with lab, microbiology with lab, and statistics.
Total tuition is $111,600 with a $1,000 seat deposit, and no separate in-state or out-of-state tuition structure applies. The program accepts out-of-state applicants but does not accept international applicants. There is no part-time enrollment option. Two letters of recommendation are required at minimum, and interviews are conducted in a panel format with no requirement to appear onsite - a practical benefit for applicants applying from a distance. Admissions operate on a rolling basis with a final deadline of October 1, 2026, so submitting early meaningfully improves consideration given the 30-seat incoming class.
Applicants should weigh this program most carefully on two factors: whether the hybrid delivery model suits their learning style and circumstances, and whether their patient care background and community-oriented goals align with the program's stated mission toward underserved populations.