Bachelor in Physician Associate/Assistant (Bachelor's)

At Saint Francis University, the deadline to apply for the Aug 2027 intake is Nov 16, 2026, and tuition is Students enrolling in the Undergraduate (3+2) pathway can reference our tuition and fees related to program costs..

This is a 3+2 accelerated undergraduate programme leading to a Bachelor of Science in Health Science and a Master of Physician Assistant Science degree. Students begin as freshmen and complete three years of pre-professional study followed by two years of graduate-level didactic and clinical training. The programme includes early exposure to medical concepts through courses like Medical Terminology and Introduction to Medicine.

The programme requires 120 credits for the Bachelor of Science in Health Science and 108 credits for the Master of Physician Assistant Science. The first three years cover science, liberal arts, and introductory medical coursework. The final two years include three didactic semesters and three clinical semesters totaling 45 weeks of rotations.

Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles as physician assistants in diverse medical settings and are eligible to sit for the national certifying exam.

Applicants must apply as freshmen with no transfer admission available. Minimum requirements include a high school cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher, or SAT 1220+ or ACT 25+, and completion of three years of science, four years of math, and four years of English. The application deadline for the Fall 2027 cohort is November 16, 2026.

The programme totals about 228 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, accelerated, cohort-based; three years of undergraduate study followed by two years of graduate study. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 77% of applicants.

Saint Francis University is the oldest Catholic-Franciscan college in the United States and has served learners for more than 175 years. Its mission connects education with virtue, truth, compassion, ethical leadership and service. Students join a close-knit community where faculty and staff provide academic mentoring, tutoring, study-skills classes and academic counseling.

Academic options span the School of Business, School of Health Sciences and Education, School of STEAM and Division of Professional Studies. Career-focused study includes experiential education, internships, networking and leadership opportunities. New and expanding programs include Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Sports Administration, artificial intelligence literacy, Game Development, Chemical Engineering and several online Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in areas such as Applied Management, Aviation Maintenance Management, Healthcare Leadership and Information Systems Management.

The 600-acre campus sits on a mountaintop in Loretto, near Pittsburgh, with access to New York, Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia. Campus life includes clubs, organizations, recreation, leadership opportunities, community engagement and service activities. Students can also find career counseling, career fairs, mentorship and networking events. Saint Francis follows a Catholic and Franciscan tradition while providing fellowship for all faith traditions, an important part of the community experience for international students.