Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Clinic appointment access and fairness
Practise making a fair decision when access is limited. Review whether you identify missing information, weigh both patients' needs, and explain the next step clearly; then record the scenario again with one improvement.
Quick facts
- Degree: Master of Health Sciences.
- Location: Bondurant Hall, Chapel Hill.
- Cohort: 20 students with annual January entry.
- Interview: two Zoom interviews plus an on-campus assessment.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a U.S.-accredited bachelor's degree, a 3.0 cumulative or last-60 GPA, a 3.2 prerequisite GPA, C-or-better prerequisites, 1,000 paid direct patient-care hours, and three recommendations including at least two health professionals and one practising PA. GRE scores are not used. Official requirements
Important dates
- August 1, 2026: CASPA verification and prerequisites due.
- August 5, 2026: UNC supplemental due.
- September 25, 2026: on-campus interview.
- October 2026: final decisions.
- January 2027: cohort begins.
How selection works
Requirements-complete applications receive holistic committee review. Selected applicants complete two virtual interviews and then may be invited to the on-campus assessment. The written application and all interview stages inform the final October decision; numeric weights are not published. Official process
Interview details
Confirmed
Each selected applicant completes two 30-minute Zoom interviews with committee members or department faculty. Selected candidates then attend an on-campus interview on September 25, 2026. Official process
Not published
UNC has not published the campus exercises, full duration, participant roles, file access, prompts, rubric, or quantitative weighting.
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants seeking a small cohort who can document extensive paid patient care and are comfortable being assessed across both virtual and campus settings. Confirm every requirement against the official page before a future cycle. Official requirements
Practice and next step
Record a concise response to the featured scenario as if speaking on Zoom. Review your reasoning, eye-line, and final recommendation. Make one adjustment and answer it again, then compare both attempts before practising a teamwork response from Structured Interview Essentials.
Frequently asked questions
How many UNC PA interviews are there?
The current process includes two 30-minute Zoom interviews and a later on-campus assessment for selected candidates. Official process
Does UNC require the GRE?
No. The current requirements say standardized test scores are not required or used. Official requirements
Sources
Recommended preparation
Structured Interview Essentials
Build a repeatable spoken-answer loop across five common structured-interview skills: fair decisions, ethical reasoning, using feedback, teamwork under pressure, and explaining your motivation. Record each response once, choose the weakest one, review one observable weakness, and answer it again with one deliberate adjustment.
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