University of Texas - Medical Branch at Galveston PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• Large cohort — A class of 90 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.

• Lower cost — In-state tuition of $52,210 is in the least expensive quarter of PA programs. Over a career that difference is real money.

• Residency matters — Out-of-state tuition ($101,000) runs 93% above in-state. If you can establish residency, this program gets substantially cheaper.

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

• Strong PANCE outcomes — A first-time PANCE pass rate of 98% 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.

University of Texas - Medical Branch at Galveston is located in Texas. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.

At a glance

• Location: Texas

• Institution type: Public

• Program length: 26 months

• Class size: 90 students

• Start month: July

• Application deadline: September

• Rolling admissions: Yes

• In-state tuition: $52,210

• Out-of-state tuition: $101,000

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 98%

• Accreditation status: Continued

Admission requirements

• GRE: Yes

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: Yes

• TOEFL (international applicants): No

• Supplemental application: Yes

• Shadowing: Recommended

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• Interview format: Multi-Station Interview

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: C

• Prerequisite expiration: 10 years

• AP or CLEP credit accepted: No

• Pass/Fail coursework accepted: No

• Online coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• Microbiology/Bacteriology with lab – 4 credits

• Biochemistry – 3 credits

• Genetics – 3 credits

• Human Anatomy with lab – 4 credits

• Human Physiology with lab – 4 credits

• Organic Chemistry with lab – 4 credits

• Behavioral Sciences – 3 credits

• Statistics – 3 credits

• Medical Terminology – 1 credit

Cost

• In-state tuition: $52,210

• Out-of-state tuition: $101,000

• Seat deposit: $1,000

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• Program website: University of Texas - Medical Branch at Galveston

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: (409) 772-3048

• Address: Department of Physician Assistant Studies, 301 University Blvd., Galveston, TX 77555-1345

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