About the program
The University of Toledo 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 UToledo Physician Assistant Program is to provide comprehensive student-centered education to develop competent and compassionate PAs, as a member of an interprofessional healthcare team, to provide high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered health care in diverse settings."
The University of Toledo Physician Assistant Program (UTPA) was the first graduate-level PA Program in the State of Ohio. The program classrooms and laboratories are state-of-the-art and include modern educational technology. Students receive interdisciplinary training and service-learning opportunities while working with underserved populations. The program promotes student success through comprehensive academic support and wellness support services.
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 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: 8 Years · up to 3 outstanding at application
Program overview
The University of Toledo Physician Assistant Program is an ARC-PA accredited, 27-month program leading to a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with a Physician Assistant concentration - a degree designation that differs from the standard MPA or MMS credentials offered at many peer programs and is worth noting for applicants tracking credential types. The program admits its next cohort starting August 2027, with a rolling admissions process and an application deadline of September 1, 2026; because applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, submitting early carries real strategic weight.
The incoming class is capped at 40 students, and recent matriculants have carried both overall and science GPAs of 3.8, though the program sets its minimum bar at 3.20 for both overall and prerequisite coursework. Applicants should understand that the gap between the minimum and the actual matriculant average is substantial, making academic strength a meaningful differentiator. Notably, neither paid direct patient care nor healthcare experience is formally required for admission, which positions this program as relatively accessible to applicants who are still building their clinical portfolios - though competitive candidates will still want to demonstrate meaningful patient exposure.
Prerequisite coursework includes general chemistry with lab, human anatomy, human physiology, microbiology with lab, and statistics, all completed within the past eight years. Up to three prerequisites may still be outstanding at the time of application, giving some flexibility to applicants finishing final coursework. All prerequisites carry standard credit-hour requirements ranging from three to four credits depending on the course.
The curriculum follows an organ-based and systems-based learning model, which organizes foundational and clinical science content around body systems rather than isolated disciplines - an approach many students find helps them integrate material more effectively. The program emphasizes interprofessional training and service-learning with underserved populations, consistent with its mission to develop clinicians prepared to work across diverse healthcare settings. Academic and wellness support services are described as a deliberate part of the student experience.
On cost, the program lists separate tuition rates, meaning in-state and out-of-state students are billed differently - out-of-state and international applicants, both of whom are accepted (with noted exceptions for international students), should budget accordingly and consult the program's website for current figures. The seat deposit is $1,000.
The interview process involves a combination of traditional, group, and multiple mini interview formats, and on-site attendance is not required. Three letters of reference are the minimum required.
An applicant who thrives in a systems-based academic environment, is drawn to interprofessional and community health training, and has a strong GPA but a still-developing clinical portfolio will want to weigh how their full application package compares to the program's actual matriculant profile - not just its stated minimums.