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

Who This Program May Be A Good Fit For

  • 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.

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Program Details

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

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