About the program
The Touro University (Manhattan) 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 mission of the Physician Assistant Programs is to educate capable students from diverse backgrounds to meet the challenges of practicing medicine in collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team. The curricula are formulated to sensitize the student to diverse populations and the complexities of healthcare delivery that influence patients and their families. Students engage in community service to foster effective communication, compassion, and dedication. We encourage research and create life-long learners trained to utilize evidence to deliver safe, effective patient-centered care to patients and their communities."
Non-traditional academic schedule, evenings and all day Sunday.
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. 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 · up to 1 outstanding at application
Program overview
Touro University's Manhattan-based PA program awards a Master of Physician Assistant degree and runs 32 months from an August 2027 start. The program holds ARC-PA Continued accreditation, accepts both out-of-state and international applicants, and enrolls an estimated 45 students per cohort. One structural detail worth knowing upfront: the academic schedule is non-traditional, with coursework held evenings and all day Sunday, which makes this program a realistic option for applicants managing daytime work or caregiving responsibilities but a poor fit for those needing a conventional weekday schedule.
The minimum GPA thresholds are set at 3.00 for both overall and science coursework, though matriculants have typically arrived with a 3.69 overall and 3.58 science GPA, so competitive applicants should aim well above the floor. Healthcare experience is required, but paid direct patient care is recommended rather than mandatory, giving applicants who have accumulated hours through unpaid or volunteer clinical settings a legitimate pathway. The program does not place a time limit on prerequisite coursework, and applicants may enter with one prerequisite still outstanding. Required science prerequisites include eight credits each of general chemistry and general biology, both with labs, along with four credits each of human anatomy and human physiology with labs, plus three credits of statistics.
Pedagogically, the curriculum draws on a blend of case-based, problem-based, collaborative, and asynchronous learning methods with early clinical exposure built in, reflecting a practical orientation toward real-world diagnostic reasoning and teamwork. The mission explicitly centers community service, research engagement, and sensitivity to diverse populations and complex healthcare delivery environments, which signals that program leadership values applicants who can articulate genuine community involvement and an evidence-based approach to patient care.
Total tuition is $174,000 with a $1,500 seat deposit; there are no separate tuition rates for in-state or out-of-state students. The application deadline is January 15, 2027, and the program uses rolling admissions reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, meaning early submission carries a practical advantage. Three letters of reference are required, and all candidates who advance must complete a required on-site traditional interview.
An applicant should closely evaluate whether the evening-and-Sunday schedule integrates workably with their personal obligations and whether they can speak authentically to experience with underserved populations, since those two factors will determine whether this program is genuinely the right environment for them.