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15 hrs ago
Due to COVID19, the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Kettering College has made the decision to allow pass/fail or unsatisfactory/unsatisfactory grades that colleges/university institutions decided to assign for courses taken from January through July 2020.
We will require the undergraduate institution, where the pass or satisfactory grades were earned, to provide written documentation stating that letter grades were not available for the student during this period.
MPAS Admission Requirements
How To Apply
All physician assistant must apply through applications through Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPAonline.org.) Applications must be submitted no later than Oct. 1. Applications are then reviewed by program and select applicants are granted an interview. If you have questions about Kettering College’s MPAS degree or the application process, call (937) 395-8638 or e-mail PA@kc.edu.
Prerequisite Courses
| Total Credits | 37 | |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry (lab preferred) | 4 |
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| Developmental OR abnormal psychology | 3 | |
| General Biology with lab | 4 | |
| General Psychology | 3 | |
| Human Anatomy with lab | 4 | |
| Human Physiology with lab | 4 | |
| Microbiology with lab | 4 | |
| Organic Chemistry I with lab | 4 | |
| Organic Chemistry II with lab | 4 | |
| Statistics | 3 |
Pre-Interview Process
Interviews are conducted from September through December. The following qualifications must be met in order to be considered for the interview process:
- Only completed applications will be considered
- Completion of the the Graduate Record Examination (GRE code: 7341)
- Transcripts must reflect a minimum GPA of 3.00 for all prerequisite courses with no grade lower than a C
- Selection for the interview is based on the following:
- Completion and nature of the degree (must be from a regionally accredited institution)
- GPA analysis of complete academic history
- Quality and quantity of health care hours*
- Evaluation of recommendation letters
- GRE score
- Bonus consideration will be awarded to those students taking at least 7 semester credits at Kettering College
The PA admission committee selects and recommends applicants for admission to the PA program; this roster is shared with the College admission office for final acceptance.
*Quality and quantity of patient care hours: Applicants will be rated on both the type of patient care hours and the number of completed experiential hours at the time of application. There is no requirement for minimum number of patient care experience hours, however it is highly recommended that applicants complete at least 250 hours, which could be obtained in, but not limited to the following roles: STNA, CNA, EMT or paramedic, lab tech/phlebotomist, medical scribe, EKG technician, surgical technician, pharmacy technician, respiratory care practitioner, radiological technologist, medical mission worker. It is also highly recommended that the applicant gain some exposure to the PA profession by shadowing a PA.
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Applicants Selected for Interview
Applicants applying during the 2019-20 application cycle, who are selected for an interview, will need to complete a CASPer test at www.takeCASPer.com.
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Profile of an Average Admitted Student to the MPAS program
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort Size | 60 | 62 | 59 | 60 |
| Average Undergraduate GPA | Highest - 3.94 Average - 3.58 | Highest - 3.92 Average - 3.59 | Highest - 3.99 Average - 3.66 | Highest - 4.0 Average - 3.62 |
| Average Science Prerequisite GPA | Highest - 4.0 Average - 3.62 | Highest - 3.91 Average - 3.54 | Highest - 4.0 Average - 3.57 | Highest - 4.0 Average - 3.57 |
| Gender | Female - 47 Male - 13 | Female - 50 Male - 12 | Female - 45 Male - 14 | Female - 47 Male - 13 |
| Average Age | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
