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.
Large cohort: A class of 115 is among the biggest in the country. More seats improves your odds, and the alumni network is larger, but you will need to be proactive about mentorship.
No extra standardized testing: No GRE, PA-CAT, or CASPer required, one less hurdle if standardized tests are not your strength.
Strong PANCE outcomes: A first-time PANCE pass rate of 97% is above the national average.
Apply early: Admissions are rolling, so seats come off the board as the cycle goes. An application submitted in the first few weeks is worth more than the same application submitted in month four.
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MCPHS University - Manchester/Worcester is located in New Hampshire. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.
At a glance
Location: New Hampshire
Institution type: Private
Program length: 24 months
Class size: 115 students
Start month: January
Application deadline: January
Rolling admissions: Yes
In-state tuition: $111,000
Minimum overall GPA: 3
Minimum science GPA: 3.2
Minimum PCE hours: 500 hours
Letters of recommendation: 3
First-time PANCE pass rate: 97%
Accreditation status: Continued
Admission requirements
GRE: Optional
PA-CAT: No
CASPer: No
TOEFL (international applicants): Yes
Shadowing: Yes
Letters of recommendation: 3
Patient care experience: 500 hours minimum
Interview format: doesn't say
Prerequisites
Minimum prerequisite grade: C
Required coursework
Anatomy & Physiology I & II with lab (8 credits)
Microbiology with lab (4 credits)
General Chemistry I with lab (4 credits)
Organic Chemistry I with lab (4 credits)
Biochemistry (3 credits)
Psychology (3 credits)
Statistics (3 credits) (Acceptable substitutions include basic statistics, biostatistics, psychological statistics, economic statistics)
Cost
In-state tuition: $111,000
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Program website: MCPHS University - Manchester/Worcester
Admissions page: Admissions information
Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 508.365.4711
Address: 1260 Elm Street Room 122 Manchester, NH 03101
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