Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Use the confirmed interview format and cited admissions information below to decide what to practise next.
Quick facts
- Degree: MS in PA Studies; 27 months and 108 credits; Chester; on campus; ARC-PA Provisional.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, 3.0 overall and science GPAs, C-or-better prerequisites, three references including one PA, and 500 direct patient or client-care hours. GRE is not required; 40 PA-shadowing hours are recommended. Official program
Important dates
- CASPA: current rolling application cycle.
- Deadline, interview dates and start year: not published.
- Programme length: 27 months.
How selection works
Prerequisite, cumulative and science GPAs plus care hours create Tier 1, 2 or 3 scores. Graduate Admissions randomly selects a percentage from each tier for faculty interviews, after which faculty select the class. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
A faculty interview is required for applicants selected from the scoring tiers.
Not published
Current deadline, cohort start, interview dates, modality, duration, structure, interviewer count, file access and post-interview weighting are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Widener may suit applicants who understand its unusually explicit tiered screening and want an on-campus Chester programme. 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
Deadline?
Not published on the current page.
Care minimum?
500 hours.
Accreditation?
ARC-PA Provisional.
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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