Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine PA Program PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats
Who This Program May Be A Good Fit For
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.
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Program Details
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 Contact
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.
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