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 Medical Science.
- Duration: 27 months.
- Location: Fullerton, California.
- Cohort: 50 seats.
- Entry: Fall 2027.
- Interview: on campus in Fullerton.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued; next validation review March 2029.
Admission requirements
Applicants need an eligible bachelor's degree, 2,000 verified direct hands-on care hours, at least three recommendations, CASPA supplemental and fee and C-or-better prerequisites. No more than two prerequisites may be in progress. GRE is not required. Official requirements
Important dates
- April 2026: applications opened.
- September 1, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. PST: application deadline.
- September-November 2026: the application timeline's interview window; the requirements page narrows this to October-November.
- November 1, 2026: recommendations due.
- Late November 2026: decisions.
- Early August 2027: orientation.
How selection works
The non-rolling process uses preliminary file review to select interviewees. Published evidence includes academics, care experience, recommendations, supplemental responses and community service. Exact thresholds and final weights are not public. Official admissions page
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants attend an on-campus interview in Fullerton. The requirements page places interviews in October and November.
Not published
The separate application timeline instead says September through November 2026. Exact dates, duration, exercises, prompts, interviewer roles, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official requirements
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants with extensive hands-on patient care who want a Fullerton program and are prepared for an on-campus interview. Official program page
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your 2,000-hour care experience supports the choice. Record a second response and compare.
Frequently asked questions
How much direct patient care is required?
Two thousand verifiable, direct hands-on hours.
Is the GRE required?
No.
Where are interviews held?
On campus in Fullerton.
When are interviews?
Current official pages differ: the application timeline says September-November, while the requirements page says October-November.
Sources
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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