Location: Hempstead, NY
Number of students: 50 students
Application Cycle: CASPA by October 1st
Interview dates: October – February
Start date: Fall
Length of Program: 28 months
Public/Private: Private
HCE: 50 hours
GPA: Minimum cumulative and science GPA of 3.2
Shadowing: No specific requirement
The Good Stuff:
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A&P, microbiology, biochemistry or organic chemistry must be taken within the past 5 years
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General biology and general chemistry may be waived if more advanced courses have been passed with a grade of B+ or better
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Prerequisites preferred for science majors and at a 4-year college or university
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Option for Freshman Direct Entry BS/MS in PA Studies – 3 years of prerequisites, followed by PA school
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Cadaver lab
Program Link: Hofstra University PA Program Website
For the most up to date information on PA programs in one place, check out The Applicant’s Manual of Physician Assistant Programs. (Affiliate link)
