Widener University PA Program: Requirements, Tuition & Stats

• More forgiving on GPA — The average accepted overall GPA (3) is in the lower quarter nationally, which makes this a realistic target for applicants whose numbers are the weakest part of their file.

• No extra standardized testing — No GRE, PA-CAT, or CASPer required — one less hurdle if standardized tests are not your strength.

• Newer program — This program holds provisional accreditation, which is normal for a program that has not yet graduated its first classes. Expect a smaller alumni network and fewer years of PANCE data.

• Recency matters — Prerequisites expire after 5 years for anatomy and physiology. Older science coursework may need to be retaken.

Widener University is located in Pennsylvania. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.

At a glance

• Location: Pennsylvania

• Institution type: Private

• Program length: 27 months

• Start month: September

• Application deadline: December

• Average overall GPA: 3

• Average science GPA: 3

• Minimum overall GPA: 3

• Minimum science GPA: 3

• Minimum PCE hours: 500 hours

• Letters of recommendation: 3

• Accreditation status: Provisional

Admission requirements

• GRE: No

• PA-CAT: No

• CASPer: No

• Supplemental application: No

• Letters of recommendation: 3 — one must be from a physician assistant

• Patient care experience: 500 hours minimum

• Interview format: Applicants will be notified if requested for an interview

Prerequisites

• Minimum prerequisite grade: C

• Prerequisite expiration: 5 years for anatomy and physiology

• Pass/Fail coursework accepted: Yes

Required coursework

• General biology or zoology - 3 credits with lab

• Microbiology - 3 credits

• Other biology courses recommended: genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, embryology, histology, or immunology - 3 credits

• Anatomy and physiology (completed within 5 years of attending MS program) - 8 credits with lab

• General chemistry - 4 credits with lab

• Organic chemistry - 4 credits

Recommended: genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, embryology, histology, or immunology

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• Program website: Widener University

• Admissions page: Admissions information

• Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: (610) 499-4631

• Address: One University Place, Chester, PA 19013

Program information last verified July 7, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.