About the program
The North Greenville 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: "Develop well-informed and compassionate PAs who provide patient-centered and service-oriented medical care in diverse environments."
On campus simulation lab, problem-based learning, international experience offered
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. Veteran support programs are available; consult the program directly for details.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: No Requirement
Program overview
North Greenville University in South Carolina offers a 24-month Master of Medical Science degree through an ARC-PA accredited program that admits a small cohort of approximately 30 students each January. The next available start date is January 2027, with a rolling admissions process and an application deadline of August 1, 2026. Because seats are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, early submission carries real strategic weight.
The program's mission centers on developing compassionate, well-informed PAs capable of delivering patient-centered and service-oriented care across diverse environments. This orientation toward service and adaptability is reinforced by an international experience option, which distinguishes this program from many peers and may appeal to applicants drawn to global or underserved-community medicine.
Coursework is delivered through organ- and systems-based learning combined with problem-based learning, an approach that asks students to work through clinical scenarios rather than passively absorb lecture content. An on-campus simulation lab supports hands-on skill development within this framework.
The admitted cohort average sits at a 3.64 overall GPA and a 3.57 science GPA, while the program's minimums are 3.30 overall, 3.00 science, and 3.00 prerequisite GPA. There is no time limit on prerequisite coursework. Required science prerequisites include general chemistry with lab (7 credits), general biology with lab (7 credits), human anatomy with lab (4 credits), human physiology (3 credits), microbiology (3 credits), and statistics (3 credits). Paid direct patient care and healthcare experience are both recommended but not required, which opens the door for applicants who have accumulated substantial volunteer or unpaid hours instead.
Total tuition is $119,400 with no differentiated in-state or out-of-state rate, and a seat deposit of $1,500 is required upon acceptance. The program accepts both out-of-state and international applicants, though international candidates should review the program's website for specific conditions. There is no part-time or distance learning option, so students must commit to a full-time, on-site program.
The interview process includes a traditional interview, a group interview component, and a scenario room, making it more multifaceted than a single panel interview. Three letters of reference are required. The required on-site interview means applicants should factor travel into their planning.
An applicant who thrives in collaborative, case-based learning, is drawn to service-oriented medicine including potential international exposure, and meets the GPA thresholds without necessarily having paid clinical experience will find this program worth a close look - while those seeking a larger cohort experience or a lower tuition ceiling should weigh those factors carefully against fit.