Hofstra University

Hofstra University
113 Hofstra University Gallon Wing, Room 132 \r\n
Hempstead, New York 11549

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*Last updated February 20th, 2025

General Information

Mission Statement: The Hofstra Northwell Department of Physician Assistant Studies’ mission is to create an interprofessional environment that fosters PA leaders and scholars who deliver empathetic, patient-centered care, and promote inclusivity to the diverse populations they serve.

Unique Program Features: Unique, clinically focused cadaver lab. On-campus simulation lab. Outstanding, skilled and supportive faculty and staff. Partnership with Northwell Health. Consistent high pass rates on PANCE while maintaining low attrition. Original research during last semester. Distinctive curriculum is designed to augment the educational experience with emphasis on lifelong learning and team approach to medicine. Curriculum emphasizes commitment to the underserved, of leadership and community service.

Curriculum Focus: NA - No Curricular Focus

Credentials Offered: Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)

Bridge or Dual Degree: Yes

Doctorate Degree Offered: No

Type of Masters Degree: MPAS: Master of Physician Assistant Studies, MPAS: Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Program Length: 28 Months

Start Month: September 2026

Estimated Incoming Class Size: 18

Part-time Option: No

Distance Learning: No

On-Campus Housing: Yes

Required Onsite Interview: No

Types of Interviews: Traditional Interview

Admission Type: Rolling - Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis

CASPA & Deadlines

CASPA Member: Yes

Upcoming CASPA Cycle: Yes

Application Deadline: 08/01/2025

Deadline Requirement: Green-Verified: the application has been submitted, payment, all transcripts, and at least two evaluation letters must be received by CASPA by the posted deadline, and the application has a verified status, meaning all GPAs have been calculated by CASPA.

Tuition & Deposits

Separate Tuition Rates: No

Tuition: $145,000

Seat Deposit: Yes

Seat Deposit Cost: $1,500

Refundable Seat Deposit: No

Matriculants

Out of State Students Accepted: Yes

Transfer Students Accepted: No

DACA Status Applicants Considered: Yes, with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.

International Applicants Accepted: Yes, with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.

Support for Veterans: No information provided

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female: 18

Male: 3

Non-Binary: -

Gender Unknown: -

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native: -

Asian: 2

Black or African American: -

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish: 1

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: -

White: 20

Other: -

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score: No information provided

Average Analytical Writing GRE Score: No information provided

Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score: No information provided

GRE Average Percentiles

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile: No information provided

Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile: No information provided

Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile: No information provided

Requirements

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required: 2

Types of References Required: PA

Minimum Overall GPA Required: 3.30

Minimum Prereq GPA Required: No GPA minimum required

Minimum Science GPA Required: 3.3

Standardized Test(s) Required: None

Healthcare Experience: Yes, required

Hours Needed: 50

Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience: No Requirement

Paid Health Care: Recommended but not required

Volunteer/Community Service Health Care: Recommended but not required

Paid Direct Patient Care: Recommended but not required

Volunteer Direct Patient Care: Recommended but not required

Direct Patient Care Hours Needed: No information provided

Direct Patient Care Time Limit: No Requirement

Other Paid Health Care: Not Required

Other Volunteer Health Care: No information provided

Shadowing a PA: Recommended but not required

Shadowing a Physician: Recommended but not required

Shadowing other health care provider: Recommended but not required

Clinical and/or non-clinical research: Recommended but not required

Virtual Health Care Accepted: No

Virtual Shadowing Accepted: No

Prerequisites

Prereq time limit: 5 Years

Human Anatomy: 4 Credit(s)

Biology (general): 4 Credit(s), Lab Required

Biochemistry: 3 Credit(s)

Microbiology: 4 Credit(s)

Chemistry (general): 4 Credit(s), Lab Required

Organic Chemistry: 4 Credit(s)

Human Physiology: 4 Credit(s)

Genetics: 3 Credit(s)

Statistics: 3 Credit(s)

Inorganic Chemistry: 4 Credit(s), Lab Required