About the program
The Trevecca Nazarene 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: "The mission of Trevecca’s PA program is to prepare professionally competent physician assistants who will use their skills to serve their communities in compassionate ministry."
Our program is the longest standing PA program in TN. Our commitment for 50 years has been to invest deeply in the academic experience for our PA students. We have a 5-year 100% first-time pass rate on the PANCE compared to 91 % for the nation. For those with a passion to serve internationally, our program provides international clinical rotations. Our program in located in Nashville, with exceptional facilities in a new health science building and an 8-bed cadaver lab.
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.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: 7 Years
Program overview
Trevecca Nazarene University's PA program in Nashville, Tennessee, awards a Master of Science in Medicine over 27 months, with the next cohort beginning in May 2027. The program currently holds ARC-PA accreditation on probation, which is a meaningful consideration applicants should weigh carefully before applying. Applications are reviewed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis with a deadline of October 1, 2026, so submitting early carries real strategic advantage.
The program's mission centers on preparing competent physician assistants who will serve their communities through compassionate ministry, which signals a clear fit for applicants drawn to faith-informed, service-oriented practice. International clinical rotations are available for those with interest in global health work. The curriculum blends traditional and case-based learning formats, and the program operates entirely on-site in Nashville - no distance or part-time options exist. The university reports a five-year first-time PANCE pass rate of 100%, compared to a national average of 91%, and cites an eight-bed cadaver lab and a new health sciences building as core instructional resources. Class size is set at approximately 50 students.
The academic bar is moderately competitive. The minimum overall and science GPA is 3.25, while recent matriculants average a 3.81 overall and 3.75 in science, indicating that applicants near the minimums face a narrower path. The direct patient care requirement is relatively accessible at 250 hours, though paid direct patient care is required rather than simply preferred, and some form of broader healthcare experience is also mandatory. Prerequisite coursework - including general chemistry with lab, human anatomy with lab, human physiology with lab, and microbiology with lab - must have been completed within the past seven years, a standard window that rules out older coursework for some career changers.
Total tuition comes to $120,001 with no differential rate for out-of-state students, who are accepted alongside international applicants. A $1,000 seat deposit is required upon acceptance. Three letters of reference are required for a complete application. Finalists must attend an in-person interview, which may take the form of a traditional one-on-one, panel, or group format.
Prospective applicants should honestly assess both the program's current probationary accreditation status and their alignment with its ministry-centered mission before deciding whether this program is the right fit for their professional goals.