Caldwell University
Caldwell University is a private, accredited Catholic university in Caldwell, NJ offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees and a vibrant campus life complete with rewarding activities, clubs, and service opportunities.
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Physician Assistant
The degree required for a physician assistant is a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA), which usually takes two years. Most physician assistant programs require students to have a 4-year undergraduate degree.
Suggested Caldwell Majors
Common Required Courses
- Two semesters of general biology (with lab)
- Two semesters of human anatomy and physiology (with lab)
- Two semesters of general chemistry (with lab)
Individual programs may require additional courses in science, math, humanities, and social sciences.
Caldwell Graduate Acceptances
- Kean University
- Salus at Drexel University
- St. Elizabeth University
- SUNY Downstate
Partner Programs:
Salus at Drexel University (4+2 Program)
*the student must complete the bachelor’s degree before beginning the professional program
Apply: Late junior year or early senior year at Caldwell.
Benefit: Assured interview if application requirements are met.
Application requirements: Grades of C or better in prerequisite courses, GPA > 3.5, Graduate Record Exam (GRE) above the 50th percentile, 300 hours of direct patient care, 20 hours of physician assistant (PA) shadowing.
Seton Hall University (4+3 Program)
*the student must complete the bachelor’s degree before beginning the professional program
Apply: Early senior year at Caldwell.
Benefit: Guaranteed interview for Caldwell graduates who meet admission requirements.
Application requirements: Grades of C or better in prerequisite courses, GPA > 3.2, interview.
Saint Elizabeth University (4+2.3 Program)
*the student must complete the bachelor’s degree before beginning the professional program
Apply: Fall semester of junior year at Caldwell.
Benefit: Guaranteed interview for up to five qualified Caldwell graduates; students know that they are accepted during their junior year.
Application requirements: Grades of B or better in prerequisite courses, overall GPA > 3.2, pre-requisite GPA > 3.4. Admission requirements include direct patient care hours, PA shadowing hours, community service hours, and PA-CAT scores.