About the program
The Pennsylvania College of Technology 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: "Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Physician Assistant Program will graduate healthcare professionals who possess the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in physician assistant practice. The program is dedicated to hands-on learning and to ensuring that its students develop the interpersonal skills that allow them to effectively interact with patients and other members of the healthcare team in a manner that is professional, ethical, empathetic, and compassionate."
As rigorous as it is rewarding, this program will challenge you to solve complex problems, provide care with compassion, and communicate with clarity. Beginning your very first semester, you’ll get hands-on experience in the cadaver lab-dissecting and evaluating the complexities of the human body. You’ll explore everything from pharmacology and cardiology to women’s and children’s health, followed by a series of supervised clinical practice experiences in diverse disciplines.
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 not considered. Distance learning is not offered. Part-time enrollment is not available. On-campus housing is available.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: 8 Years · up to 2 outstanding at application
Program overview
Pennsylvania College of Technology offers a 24-month MSPAS program in Pennsylvania, accredited by ARC-PA with Continued status, with a planned cohort start in August 2027. The program accepts out-of-state and international applicants (with certain exceptions noted on the program's website), does not offer part-time or distance learning options, and admits a small cohort of approximately 30 students per cycle.
The mission centers on graduating practice-ready PAs with strong clinical competence and equally strong interpersonal skills - specifically the ability to interact with patients and colleagues in a professional, ethical, empathetic, and compassionate manner. That dual emphasis on technical knowledge and human-centered communication runs through the curriculum design, which draws on case-based, problem-based, systems-based, and collaborative team learning models alongside asynchronous and hybrid delivery formats. A distinguishing feature is hands-on cadaver lab work beginning in the first semester, giving students early, direct anatomical experience that complements the program's broader commitment to early clinical exposure. Clinical rotations span diverse disciplines, including pharmacology, cardiology, and women's and children's health.
The minimum GPA threshold is 3.00 across overall, science, and prerequisite coursework - a firm floor that applies equally in all three categories. Required prerequisites include general chemistry and general biology (eight credits each, both with labs), human anatomy, human physiology, and microbiology (four credits each, with anatomy requiring a lab). Prerequisite coursework must have been completed within the past eight years, and applicants may have no more than two outstanding prerequisites at the time of application. Paid direct patient care experience is required, as is broader healthcare experience, making this program a poor fit for applicants still in the process of accumulating clinical hours.
Applications are reviewed on a regular, post-deadline basis, with a deadline of January 15, 2027. At least two letters of reference are required. Interviews are conducted in a scenario room format and are not required to be completed onsite. A seat deposit of $500 is collected upon acceptance, and the program maintains separate tuition rates, which prospective applicants should confirm directly with the institution.
An applicant evaluating fit should honestly assess whether their clinical hours reflect genuine paid patient care experience and whether their science coursework falls comfortably above the 3.00 minimum, since the small cohort size means competition for those 30 seats will likely be meaningful.