Duquesne University (BS\/MS) PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• Longer runway — At 60 months, this is a longer program than average. Check whether the extra time buys a dual degree, a bridge/undergraduate component, or additional clinical time.

• Higher cost — In-state tuition of $337,755 is in the most expensive quarter nationally. Worth weighing against your expected starting salary and loan burden.

• Strong PANCE outcomes — A first-time PANCE pass rate of 100% is above the national average.

Duquesne University (BS/MS) is located in Pennsylvania. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.

At a glance

• Location: Pennsylvania

• Institution type: Private

• Program length: 60 months

• Class size: 40 students

• Start month: August

• Application deadline: December

• In-state tuition: $337,755

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 100%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• Supplemental application: No

• Shadowing: No

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: C

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: No

Required coursework

• BRDG 103 IPE Health Research Skills (1 credit)

• BRDG 101 Writing & Analysis (3 credits)

• BIOL 111/111L Biology I: Cells, Genetics, Dev/Lab (4 credits)

• CHEM 131/131L Fundamentals of Chemistry I/Lab (5 credits)

• BRDG 105 Intro to Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)

• COSC 100 Elements of Computer Science (2 credits)

• PHYA 101 Preparing for Clinical Practice (1 credit)

• BRDG 102 Writing & Literature (3 credits)

• BIOL 112/112L Biology II: Diversity, Eco, Evo/Lab (4 credits)

• CHEM 132/132L Fundamentals of Chemistry II/Lab (5 credits)

• BIOL 205/L Clinical Microbiology/Lab (3/1 credits)

• HLTS 200 Disparities in Healthcare (3 credits)

• PHYS 201/L/R Physics for Life Sci I/Lab/Rec (3/1 credits)

• PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)

• PHIL/THEO Health Care Ethics (3 credits)

• EQ Essential Questions Seminar (3 credits)

• Cultural Fluency competency (3 credits)

• PHIL/THEO elective (3 credits)

• Health Science elective (3 credits)

• MATH 225 Introduction to Biostatistics (3 credits)

• COMM 203W Communication & Professional Civility (3 credits)

• HLTS 320/L Anatomy I/Lab (4 credits)

• HLTS 330 Physiology I (3 credits)

• HLTS 335 Histology (1 credit)

• HLTS 441 Medical Sciences I (3 credits)

• PSYC 251 Psychological Disorders Applied (3 credits)

• HLTS 321/L Anatomy II/Lab (4 credits)

• HLTS 331 Physiology II (4 credits)

• HLTS 442 Medical Sciences II (3 credits)

Cost

• In-state tuition: $337,755

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• Program website: Duquesne University (BS/MS)

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: (412) 396-5914

• Address: 424 Rangos, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 15282

Program information last verified June 16, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.