South University, Richmond

South University, Richmond
2151 Old Brick Road
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

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*Last updated January 29th, 2024

General Information

Mission Statement: The South University Physician Assistant (MSPA) exists to educate a diverse student population as providers of high-quality, cost-efficient health care who will make a positive impact while practicing the art and science of medicine with physician collaboration.

Unique Program Features: Off Campus Cadaver Lab, On Campus Simulation Lab

Curriculum Focus: Case-Based Learning; Collaborative or Team-Based Learning; Early Clinical Exposure; Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning; Problem-Based Learning

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

Bridge or Dual Degree: No information provided

Doctorate Degree Offered: No

Type of Masters Degree: MSPA: Master of Science Physician Assistant

Program Length: 27 Months

Start Month: January 2025

Estimated Incoming Class Size: 36

Part-time Option: No

Distance Learning: No

On-Campus Housing: No

Required Onsite Interview: Yes

Types of Interviews: Panel Interview; Group Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI); Scenario Room

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

CASPA & Deadlines

CASPA Member: Yes

Upcoming CASPA Cycle: Yes

Application Deadline: 08/01/2024

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: $97,704

Seat Deposit: Yes

Seat Deposit Cost: $1,000

Refundable Seat Deposit: Yes, partially refundable

Matriculants

Out of State Students Accepted: Yes

Transfer Students Accepted: No

DACA Status Applicants Considered: No information provided

International Applicants Accepted: No

Support for Veterans: No information provided

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female: 27

Male: 9

Non-Binary: -

Gender Unknown: -

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native: -

Asian: 7

Black or African American: 2

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish: -

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.0

White: 23

Other: -

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score: 152

Average Analytical Writing GRE Score: 4.1

Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score: 152

GRE Average Percentiles

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile: 54

Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile: 59

Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile: 42

Requirements

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required: 3

Types of References Required: PA; Physician; Other health care provider

Minimum Overall GPA Required: 3.00

Minimum Prereq GPA Required: 3.00

Minimum Science GPA Required: No information provided

Standardized Test(s) Required: Graduate Record Examinations (will not accept MCAT)

Healthcare Experience: Recommended, but not required

Hours Needed: No information provided

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: Recommended but 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: Yes

Virtual Shadowing Accepted: Yes

Prerequisites

Prereq time limit: No Requirement

Human Anatomy: 4 Credit(s), Lab Required

Biology (general): 4 Credit(s)

Biochemistry: 3 Credit(s)

Microbiology: 4 Credit(s), Lab Required

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

Organic Chemistry: 3 Credit(s)

Human Physiology: 4 Credit(s), Lab Required