University of Texas - Medical Branch at Galveston PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats
Who This Program May Be A Good Fit For
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.
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Program Details
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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Episode show notes & key takeaways
Megan is about to graduate from PA school at UTMB in Texas, and she got there the way most people actually do - not in a straight line.
We talk about clinical year, what rotations were like, and how she handled having a life while she was in school. She got engaged during the program, which is a reminder that the rest of your life does not politely pause for two and a half years.
Her advice for applicants comes back to shadowing. Not to check a box, but to actually see the job before you commit years and a lot of money to it. She's blunt about it, and she's right.
What we talk about
- Her path to acceptance at UTMB
- What clinical rotations were really like
- Balancing PA school with a relationship and a wedding
- Why shadowing matters more than people think
- The hardest stretch of the program
- Her advice for anyone applying this cycle
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Program Contact
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.
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