Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine PA Program PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• More forgiving on GPA — The average accepted overall GPA (3.48) is in the lower quarter nationally, which makes this a realistic target for applicants whose numbers are the weakest part of their file.

• Lower cost — In-state tuition of $66,159 is in the least expensive quarter of PA programs. Over a career that difference is real money.

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine PA Program is located in Massachusetts. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.

At a glance

• Location: Massachusetts

• Institution type: Private

• Program length: 30 months

• Class size: 36 students

• Start month: August

• Application deadline: September

• Rolling admissions: No

• In-state tuition: $66,159

• Average overall GPA: 3.48

• Average science GPA: 3.4

• Minimum science GPA: 3.2

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 92%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• GRE: No

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: Yes

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: Yes (fee $50)

• Letters of recommendation: 3 — Professor OR Advisor Physician (MD/DO) PA or FNP Supervisor

Prerequisites

• In-progress prerequisites accepted: No

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: Yes

• Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• General Biology or Zoology with lab — One semester

• Human or Animal Physiology (preferably at the 300 or 400 level) — One semester

• General Chemistry with lab — One semester

• Organic Chemistry with lab — One semester

• Biochemistry (preferably at the 300 or 400 level) — One semester

• Upper level biology courses at the 300 or 400 level (or above) — 3, one semester courses

Cost

• In-state tuition: $66,159

• Supplemental application fee: $50

• Seat deposit: $550

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• Program website: Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine PA Program

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 617-638-5744

• Address: 72 East Concord Street, L 801, Boston, MA 02118

Program information last verified June 11, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.