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 Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
- Duration: 27 months, 166 credits.
- Location: Orlando, Florida.
- Cohort: up to 100.
- Interview: required personal interview.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a U.S. bachelor's degree, minimum 2.75 cumulative, science and prerequisite-science GPAs, named prerequisites, GRE or PA-CAT and three recommendations including one from a clinician. Care and shadowing are preferred, not required. Official Orlando admissions
Important dates
- September 2–3, 2027: Orlando orientation.
- September 27, 2027: Fall term begins.
The current calendar confirms program dates, but the Orlando-specific CASPA opening, deadline and supplemental deadline are not published. Official 2026–27 calendar
How selection works
Complete files receive rolling review. Published preference factors include GPA, test scores, clinical exposure, upper-level sciences, military experience, language skills and advanced degrees. A personal interview is required; exact final weights are not public. Official Orlando admissions
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants complete a personal interview.
Not published
Current modality, location, dates, duration, format, interviewer roles and count, prompts, file access, rubric, weights and final-selection role are not public. Official Orlando admissions
Who this program may suit
This separate Orlando program may suit applicants comfortable with provisional accreditation who meet the 2.75 GPA floor and can show readiness through academics, testing and relevant exposure. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your experience supports the choice and whether your answer is concise. Record a second response and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as South College Knoxville or Nashville?
No. Orlando is separately accredited and applied to.
What is the application deadline?
The Orlando-specific deadline is not public.
What is the interview format?
A personal interview is required, but mechanics are not public.
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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