Program Spotlight: South University (Richmond, VA)

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** Updated February 2020 **

Location:  Richmond, VA

Accreditation Status: Provisional
Learn more about what provisional accreditation status means for you.

Number of students:  36

Application Cycle:  April 1st - August 1st through CASPA

Interview dates:  July-September

Start date:  January

Length of Program:  27 months

Public/Private: Private

HCE:  Recommended, but no specific requirement

GPA:  Minimum 3.0 overall; minimum Biology-Chemistry-Physics GPA of 3.0

Shadowing:  Recommended, but no specific requirement

Total Tuition: $84,600.00

The Good Stuff:

  • Quarter system

  • Working is not recommended, but allowed up to 15 hours during the didactic year

  • GRE is required, and preference is given to scores greater than the 50th percentile

  • Behavioral interview style

  • Pending accreditation September 2017

Program Link:  South University PA Program Website - Richmond, VA


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