About the program
The Southern California University of Health Sciences 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 program will prepare students to participate in integrative healthcare teams and deliver healthcare with a primary care focus to a diverse population by providing evidence-based instruction."
Integrative health focus, hybrid program
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. Veteran support programs are available; consult the program directly for details.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: 7 Years · up to 10 outstanding at application
Program overview
Southern California University of Health Sciences offers an MSPA program in California with ARC-PA continued accreditation, running 28 months and scheduled to begin in September 2027. The program accepts out-of-state students but does not accept international applicants, and there is no part-time option available.
The program's mission centers on preparing graduates to work within integrative healthcare teams, with an explicit primary care focus and a commitment to serving diverse patient populations through evidence-based practice. A notable distinguishing feature is its integrative health orientation combined with a hybrid delivery format that incorporates some distance learning components - a practical consideration for applicants weighing geographic flexibility. The curriculum blends collaborative and team-based learning, case-based and traditional instruction, organ and systems-based coursework, and problem-based learning, suggesting students should be comfortable with active, discussion-driven educational environments rather than passive lecture formats.
The matriculant overall GPA sits at 3.71 and science GPA at 3.68, both well above the stated minimums of 3.00, which signals meaningful competition despite the lower floor. Applicants close to the minimum should approach carefully and honestly assess their standing relative to the typical admit. Healthcare experience is required, though paid direct patient care is recommended rather than mandatory - a somewhat flexible stance that may benefit applicants whose experience comes through volunteering or non-paid clinical roles. Prerequisites must have been completed within the past seven years and include general chemistry, human anatomy, human physiology, microbiology, and statistics, with up to ten outstanding prerequisites permitted at the time of application, though applicants should confirm the program's expectations around completion timelines.
Admission is rolling on a first-come, first-served basis with an application deadline of January 15, 2027, making early submission a practical priority rather than just conventional advice. Three letters of reference are required. Interviews are conducted in a traditional format and are not required to be held onsite, which eases the burden for applicants at a distance. The estimated incoming class size is 50 students.
Total tuition is $126,427 with no separate in-state or out-of-state rate differentiation, and the seat deposit is $1,000. Applicants who are drawn to integrative medicine, comfortable with hybrid learning environments, and competitive above a 3.5 GPA with solid healthcare experience are best positioned to assess whether this program's philosophy and format genuinely match their professional goals.