Middle-of-the-pack GPA: The average accepted overall GPA (3.69) is close to the national middle, so a solid-but-not-spectacular academic record is genuinely competitive here.
The minimum is not the target: The stated minimum GPA is 3, but the average accepted is 3.69, a gap of 0.69. Meeting the floor gets you screened in, not admitted.
Faster to practice: At 24 months, this program is shorter than most. That means less tuition and earlier income, but a denser schedule with little slack.
Residency matters: Out-of-state tuition ($170,932) runs 73% above in-state. If you can establish residency, this program gets substantially cheaper.
Stricter prerequisite grades: A minimum of B- in prerequisites is tougher than the typical C. Recheck your transcript before you invest in the application.
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Eastern Michigan University is located in Michigan. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.
At a glance
Location: Michigan
Institution type: Public
Program length: 24 months
Class size: 30 students
Start month: September
Application deadline: December
Rolling admissions: No
In-state tuition: $98,652
Out-of-state tuition: $170,932
Average overall GPA: 3.69
Average science GPA: 3.66
Minimum overall GPA: 3
Minimum science GPA: 3
Letters of recommendation: 2
First-time PANCE pass rate: 93%
Accreditation status: Continued
Admission requirements
GRE: No
PA-CAT: No
TOEFL (international applicants): Yes
Supplemental application: No
Letters of recommendation: 2: Healthcare Professional Professor
Interview format: Unclear
Prerequisites
Minimum prerequisite grade: B-
Prerequisite expiration: 10 years
AP or CLEP credit accepted: No
Pass/Fail coursework accepted: No
Online coursework accepted: Yes
Required coursework
Human anatomy
Human physiology
General chemistry with lab
Organic chemistry with lab or biochemistry with lab
Microbiology with lab
Lifespan psychology
Statistics
Cost
In-state tuition: $98,652
Out-of-state tuition: $170,932
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Program website: Eastern Michigan University
Admissions page: Admissions information
Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 734.487.2843
Address: 222 Rackham Building, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
Program information last verified June 16, 2026. Requirements change, always confirm directly with the program before applying.
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