About the program
The University of Bridgeport 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 University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Institute is to prepare future PAs with the knowledge and skills to provide culturally sensitive, patient-centered care and foster life-long learning and professionalism, emphasizing commitments to diversity, global perspective, and integrative approach benefiting all patients. This mission is reflected in our motto: Adiuvare, Mederi, Communiter - To help, To heal, Together."
Curriculum that emphasizes a patient-centered approach. Coursework dedicated to the care of diverse patient populations. Emphasis on global health, integrative medicine, and preventive care. Small class sizes that allow you to work closely with experienced faculty. On-site cadaver lab and high-fidelity, interprofessional simulation center.
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 considered. Distance learning is not offered. Part-time enrollment is not available. On-campus housing is available.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: 5 Years · up to 1 outstanding at application
Program overview
The University of Bridgeport offers a 28-month Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, accredited by ARC-PA with Continued status, based in Connecticut. The program accepts out-of-state applicants but does not consider international applicants and offers no distance learning or part-time track, meaning candidates must be prepared to relocate and commit to a full-time, on-campus experience. The next cohort begins January 2027, with an application deadline of August 1, 2026, and admissions are rolling on a first-come, first-served basis, making early submission a practical priority.
The program's mission centers on culturally sensitive, patient-centered care with explicit attention to diversity, global health, integrative medicine, and preventive care. These are not incidental themes - dedicated coursework addresses the care of diverse patient populations, and the curriculum weaves in a global and integrative perspective throughout. The instructional model blends traditional and case-based learning within an organ and systems-based framework, which suits applicants who learn well through applied clinical reasoning alongside foundational didactic content. Facility resources include an on-site cadaver lab and a high-fidelity interprofessional simulation center, supporting hands-on skill development before clinical rotations. Class sizes are capped at approximately 40 students, which means closer faculty access and more individualized feedback than larger programs typically allow.
Admission requirements are straightforward but firm. Applicants must hold a minimum 3.00 GPA overall and in the sciences. Paid direct patient care is required, as is broader healthcare experience - applicants without a substantive clinical background will not be competitive. Prerequisite coursework must have been completed within the past five years, and no more than one outstanding prerequisite is permitted at the time of application. Required prerequisites include eight credits of general chemistry with lab, four credits each of general biology with lab, human anatomy with lab, and human physiology with lab, along with three credits each of microbiology and statistics. Three letters of reference are required, and selected applicants complete both a traditional interview and a group interview on site.
Total tuition is $108,920 with a single tuition rate regardless of residency, and a seat deposit of $1,500 is required upon acceptance.
Applicants who prioritize integrative and global health themes, are prepared for a smaller cohort environment, and have strong paid patient-care hours will be best positioned to assess whether this program aligns with their training goals.