University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis) PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• More forgiving on GPA — The average accepted overall GPA (3.5) is in the lower quarter nationally, which makes this a realistic target for applicants whose numbers are the weakest part of their file.

• The minimum is not the target — The stated minimum GPA is 3, but the average accepted is 3.5 — a gap of 0.50. 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.

• Lower cost — In-state tuition of $23,268 is in the least expensive quarter of PA programs. Over a career that difference is real money.

• Residency matters — Out-of-state tuition ($39,546) runs 70% above in-state. If you can establish residency, this program gets substantially cheaper.

• Heavier testing load — This program requires GRE and PA-CAT. Budget the extra prep time and exam fees before your deadline.

• 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.

University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis) is located in Tennessee. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.

At a glance

• Location: Tennessee

• Institution type: Public

• Program length: 24 months

• Class size: 30 students

• Start month: January

• Application deadline: September

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $23,268

• Out-of-state tuition: $39,546

• Average overall GPA: 3.5

• Average science GPA: 3.5

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 92%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• GRE: Yes (minimum 305)

• PA-CAT: Yes

• TOEFL (international applicants): Yes

• Supplemental application: Yes (fee $75)

• Shadowing: Yes

• Letters of recommendation: 3 — Professor PA OR Physician (MD/DO)

• Interview format: Traditional Interview

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: C

• Prerequisite expiration: Anatomy/Physiology, Microbiology, and Medical Terminology must be taken within the last 5 calendar years

• Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Anatomy and Physiology/Lab — 8 semester hours

• Biology Sciences/Lab — 8 semester hours

• Advanced Biology course — 3 semester hours

• Microbiology — 3 semester hours

• Chemistry — 8 semester hours

• Medical Terminology — 1 semester hour

• General Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology — 3 semester hours

• Math — 3 semester hours

• Statistics (prefer bio-statistics)

Recommended: Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry

Cost

• In-state tuition: $23,268

• Out-of-state tuition: $39,546

• Supplemental application fee: $75

• Seat deposit: $1,000

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• Program website: University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis)

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 901.448.8000

• Address: 920 Madison Ave., #700, Memphis TN 38163

Program information last verified July 6, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.