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.
- Duration: 30 months onsite; 98 credits.
- Location: Old Westbury, New York.
- Entry: every fall.
- Cohort: 60 total seats; remaining seats after BS/MS progression open to external applicants.
- Interview: required personal interview for selected applicants.
- Application: CASPA; no supplemental.
Admission requirements
Applicants need 3.0 overall and 3.2 science GPAs, B-or-better prerequisites, 250 patient-care hours and three professional letters; GRE and MCAT are not required. Official program
Important dates
- October 1: recurring CASPA e-submit deadline for the class entering the following fall.
The official page does not label a specific entry year or publish interview dates. Official requirements
How selection works
Review weighs undergraduate rigor, cumulative and science GPAs, patient-care experience, leadership, volunteer experience and references. The most-qualified applicants are invited to a required personal interview. Exact weights are not public. Official requirements
Interview details
Confirmed
The most-qualified applicants complete a required personal interview.
Not published
Dates, format, modality, location, duration, interviewer roles, file access and scoring dimensions are not public. Official requirements
Who this program may suit
New York Tech may suit applicants seeking an Old Westbury program who understand that internal BS/MS students receive priority seats. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your example is specific and evidence-based. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline?
October 1 for the class entering the following fall.
How much patient care is required?
At least 250 verifiable hours in the U.S. healthcare system.
Can external applicants apply?
Yes. Seats remaining after eligible BS/MS students progress are open to external applicants; no fixed external-seat count is published.
Are GRE or MCAT scores used?
No.
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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