Physician Assistant Studies Application Process
South University's Physician Assistant Studies program participates with the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA). The CASPA application process requires submission of scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and transcripts.
A completed application must be submitted through the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA). The application portal will open on April 18th, 2012 and the deadline for all materials is August 1st, 2012.
To apply for the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree program at South University, individuals must:
- Complete CASPA online Application including submission of all transcripts and GRE score.
- Request that official scores on the GRE General Test (verbal, quantitative, written essay) be sent directly to South University PA Program. Savannah school code is 5157. The GRE test is being revised. For more information download GRE information (PDF), or visit ETS.
- Submit a completed FAFSA application for those applying for financial aid.
If you have any questions in regard to the Application Process, please see the FAQs or contact the program office at 912.201.8025 by telephone or email.
Please do not send transcripts directly to South University. Transcripts should be sent to CASPA.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite science courses (with labs) must be completed at a US-accredited US-based college or university. Prerequisite courses must include the following:
- Human Anatomy*
1 semester or quarter
- Human Physiology*
1 semester or quarter
- General Biology+
2 semesters or quarters
- General Chemistry+
2 semesters or quarters
- Organic Chemistry+
1 semester or quarter
- Microbiology+
1 semester or quarter
*Human Anatomy and Physiology may be taken as standalone courses or as part of a sequence. In the event that the courses are taken as part of a sequence, only a completed sequence of A&P I and II will be accepted.
+Basic science courses should be those for science majors. Only courses with an associated lab will be given credit for fulfilling prerequisite requirements.
Clinical Experience
Clinical experience that includes direct patient care is strongly recommended for application and selection into the program; however, there is no requirement for a predetermined number of hours (or months) of health care experience to be earned by an applicant. Clinical experiences should provide the applicant with a knowledge of and orientation to the presentation, signs, and symptoms of a variety of ill or injured patients. Such experiences are evaluated on an individual basis with regard to time spent with PAs or physicians observing or caring for patients.