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 Assistant Medicine.
- Duration: 27 months, 108 credits.
- Location: East Lansing, Michigan.
- Entry: May each year; exact date not published.
- Maximum cohort: 38.
- Interview: one-to-one on Zoom.
- Standardized tests: GRE, MCAT and PA-CAT not required.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional; next review October 2026.
Official admission requirements
Admission requirements
Applicants complete CASPA, the MSU secondary and published prerequisites. Prerequisites require B or 3.0 performance; the program does not publish a cumulative GPA floor and does not require GRE, MCAT or PA-CAT. Official program
Important dates
- November 1: recurring verified-CASPA deadline.
- November 15: recurring MSU secondary deadline.
- December 31: recurring prerequisite deadline.
- Following May: matriculation; exact date not published.
How selection works
The program reviews academic preparation and the complete application before selecting candidates for a one-to-one virtual interview. The public site does not publish fixed weights. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants complete a one-to-one interview on Zoom.
Not published
Exact dates, duration, interviewer role, prompts, file access, rubric, weights and decision cadence are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Michigan State may suit applicants with consistently strong prerequisite performance who can explain their motivation and readiness in a focused virtual interview. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your example is specific, concise and grounded in experience. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Are GRE, MCAT or PA-CAT required?
No.
What prerequisite grade is expected?
B or 3.0.
What is the interview format?
A one-to-one Zoom interview.
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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