Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Why the physician assistant profession?
Practise explaining why the PA role fits your experiences and goals. Review whether you distinguish the profession clearly, use specific evidence, and connect your motivation to patient care; then record again with a sharper answer.
Quick facts
- Degree: Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies.
- Duration: about 27 months, 111 credits.
- Location: Riverside Park Plaza, Minneapolis.
- Entry: first week of May.
- Patient care: 2,000 paid hours.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need minimum 3.0 published GPAs, B-or-better prerequisites and 2,000 paid direct patient-care hours. PA-CAT, GRE, MCAT and Casper are not required. Official application
Important dates
- May 1: annual application cycle opens.
- August 1: CASPA and supplemental deadline.
- September-November: interviews.
- February 1: degree and prerequisites due.
- First week of May: classes begin.
How selection works
The program reviews academics, paid care and application evidence before inviting selected applicants to an on-campus interview. The public pages do not publish fixed weights. Official application
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants interview on campus from September through November.
Not published
Exact dates, duration, structure, interviewer roles, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official application
Who this program may suit
Augsburg may suit applicants with deep paid patient-care experience who want a Minneapolis program using Physician Associate terminology. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your paid-care example demonstrates role understanding and reflection. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
How much patient care is required?
At least 2,000 paid direct-care hours.
Is the interview on campus?
Yes.
Are admission tests required?
PA-CAT, GRE, MCAT and Casper are not required.
Sources
Source check: August 22, 2026. Augsburg publishes a recurring May 1-August 1 cycle, fall interviews and first-week-of-May start, but not an exact May 2027 label. ARC-PA lists Accreditation-Continued with a July 2029 review.
Recommended preparation
Physician Assistant Interview Essentials
Build a credible PA interview foundation through four focused spoken responses: profession-specific motivation, interprofessional teamwork, fair clinical decision-making, and reflective use of feedback.
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