About the program
The University of Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg School of PA Medicine is to educate PAs to become compassionate health care providers with an emphasis on teamwork, communication, human diversity and patient-centered care."
Integrated Ultrasound Curriculum, Simulation, Community Clinic, Virtual Reality
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: No Requirement · up to 3 outstanding at application
Program overview
The University of Lynchburg's PA program in Virginia awards a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree and runs 27 months, with the next cohort beginning in May 2027. The program holds Continued accreditation status from ARC-PA and accepts 40 students per incoming class. Applications are reviewed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis with a deadline of January 15, 2027, so early submission carries a practical advantage.
The program's mission centers on producing compassionate, patient-centered providers who prioritize teamwork, communication, and attention to human diversity. These values carry through into how the curriculum is structured: students engage with collaborative and problem-based learning, organ and systems-based coursework, and early clinical exposure designed to connect classroom material to real patient encounters from the start. Distinctive features include an integrated ultrasound curriculum, simulation training, access to a community clinic, and virtual reality components - a combination that goes beyond standard clinical skills training and reflects a commitment to hands-on, technology-forward preparation.
Academically, the program sets a floor of 3.00 for overall, science, and prerequisite GPAs, while matriculants have arrived with a 3.79 overall and 3.65 science GPA. Applicants close to the minimum should be candid with themselves about competitiveness against that actual admitted cohort. Required prerequisites include general chemistry with lab, eight credits of general biology with lab, human anatomy with lab, human physiology with lab, microbiology with lab, and statistics. There is no time limit on prerequisites, and up to three outstanding courses are permitted at the time of application. Paid direct patient care is required, as is documented healthcare experience more broadly - applicants without these should not apply.
The GRE is required, though the MCAT is accepted as a substitute. Three letters of reference are mandatory. Interviews are conducted in a Multiple Mini Interview format and are required onsite. Out-of-state and international applicants are both eligible, though international applicants should review the program's website for specific conditions. The program does not offer distance learning or a part-time track. Total tuition is $102,760, with a seat deposit of $1,500 upon acceptance.
Prospective applicants should honestly assess whether their science GPA, paid patient care hours, and comfort with collaborative, problem-based learning environments align with what this program consistently selects for and expects in the classroom.