Wayne State University

Wayne State University
259 Mack Avenue Suite 2590 \r\n
Detroit, Michigan 48201

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*Last updated February 20th, 2025

General Information

Mission Statement: The mission of the Wayne State University Physician Assistant Studies program is to develop proficient physician assistants centered in an urban environment who are dedicated to the practice of medicine and service to diverse communities.

Unique Program Features: 1. Anatomy- dissection cadaver lab 2. Patient contact beginning first semester 3. Lectures provided by experts in their field 4. Clinical rotations in a variety of medical systems 5. Strong emphasis on physical exam skills 6. Use of Clinical skills center with standardized patients for assessments

Curriculum Focus: Collaborative or Team-Based Learning; Early Clinical Exposure; Hybrid of Traditional or Case-Based Learning

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

Bridge or Dual Degree: No

Doctorate Degree Offered: No

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

Program Length: 24 Months

Start Month: May 2026

Estimated Incoming Class Size: 50

Part-time Option: No

Distance Learning: No

On-Campus Housing: Yes

Required Onsite Interview: Yes

Types of Interviews: Traditional Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

Admission Type: Regular - All applications are reviewed once the set deadline has passed

CASPA & Deadlines

CASPA Member: Yes

Upcoming CASPA Cycle: Yes

Application Deadline: 09/01/2025

Deadline Requirement: Orange-Complete only: the application has been submitted, payment, all transcripts, and at least two evaluation letters must be received by CASPA by the posted deadline.

Tuition & Deposits

Separate Tuition Rates: Yes

Tuition: No information provided

Resident Tuition: $67,945

Non-Resident Tuition: $137,629

Seat Deposit: Yes

Seat Deposit Cost: $1,000

Refundable Seat Deposit: No

Matriculants

Out of State Students Accepted: Yes

Transfer Students Accepted: No

DACA Status Applicants Considered: No

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

Support for Veterans: No information provided

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female: 41

Male: 6

Non-Binary: -

Gender Unknown: -

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native: -

Asian: 6

Black or African American: -

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish: 2

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: -

White: 39

Other: -

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score: 151

Average Analytical Writing GRE Score: 4.2

Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score: 151

GRE Average Percentiles

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile: 43

Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile: 65

Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile: 29

Requirements

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required: 3

Types of References Required: No restrictions

Minimum Overall GPA Required: 3.00

Minimum Prereq GPA Required: 3.00

Minimum Science GPA Required: 3

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

Healthcare Experience: Yes, required

Hours Needed: 500

Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience: 2 Years

Paid Health Care: Recommended but not required

Volunteer/Community Service Health Care: Recommended but not required

Paid Direct Patient Care: Required

Volunteer Direct Patient Care: Required

Direct Patient Care Hours Needed: 500

Direct Patient Care Time Limit: 2 Years

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: No

Virtual Shadowing Accepted: Yes

Prerequisites

Prereq time limit: 6 Years

Human Anatomy: 3 Credit(s)

Biology (general): 3 Credit(s)

Microbiology: 3 Credit(s), Lab Required

Chemistry (general): 3 Credit(s)

Human Physiology: 3 Credit(s)

Medical Terminology: 2 Credit(s)

Statistics: 2 Credit(s)

English: 6 Credit(s)

Psychology: 3 Credit(s)