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 Studies.
- Length: 27 months, on campus.
- Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
- Entry: one cohort annually in May.
- ARC-PA status: Accreditation-Provisional; maximum class size 30; next review October 2026.
Official program · ARC-PA history
Admission requirements
Applicants must submit a CASPA application, pay the applicable CASPA and MTSU fees, and reach CASPA Verified status by December 1, 2026. The live program page does not publish a complete GPA, prerequisite, testing, patient-care-hour or recommendation contract, so confirm those details directly with MTSU before relying on an older source. Official program
Important dates
- April 24, 2026: CASPA cycle opens.
- December 1, 2026: application must be CASPA Verified.
- Interview: by invitation; schedule not published.
- May 2027: cohort matriculates.
- October 2026: ARC-PA next review is scheduled.
Official program · ARC-PA history
How selection works
MTSU confirms that selected applicants are invited to interview and may then be asked to complete an abbreviated College of Graduate Studies form. The live page does not publish its file-review rubric or final-selection weighting. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants have an admissions interview. Official program
Not published
The current page does not publish interview dates, modality, location, format, duration, interviewer roles, file access, scoring or weights.
Who this program may suit
MTSU may suit applicants seeking a 27-month public PA program near Nashville who are comfortable confirming admissions details that the live page does not expose. Its Accreditation-Provisional status is scheduled for review before May 2027 entry. Official program · ARC-PA history
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession and MTSU fit your goals. Review whether the answer uses specific clinical evidence and mission fit, then record it again and compare the two attempts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline for May 2027 entry?
CASPA must show Verified status by December 1, 2026. Official program
Does MTSU publish its complete requirements?
No. The live page does not expose a complete GPA, prerequisite, testing, patient-care-hour or recommendation contract.
What is the interview format?
The live page confirms an interview but does not publish its format.
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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