Program Overview

Physician Assistant, Master's

The University of Maryland Baltimore School of Graduate Studies (UMB) offers a Physician Assistant (PA) program that promotes excellence in education to foster the development of competent, ethical, and compassionate primary care providers.

Vision and Mission

The program's vision is to be a leader in PA education whose diverse graduates provide superior healthcare within the communities they serve. The mission is to promote excellence in education, valuing diversity, lifelong learning, research, and scholarship. The program prioritizes both academic achievement and professionalism, expecting students to embody virtues of integrity, honesty, respect, and ethical behavior.

Program Details

Class Format

The program is offered in an in-person, full-time format.

Program Location

The program is located at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus.

Program Length

The program length is 24 months.

Credits to Complete

Students must complete 116 credits to graduate.

Cost/Credit Hour

The cost per credit hour is:

• In State: $806.25
• Out of State: $1027.25

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Overall science GPA of 3.0
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• 1000+ hours of Patient Contact Experience
• Completion of the following prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of B in each course:
  • Anatomy and Physiology 1
  • Anatomy and Physiology 2
  • Chemistry
  • Medical Terminology
  • Microbiology
  • Psychology
  • Statistics

Dates and Deadlines

• Applications Open: April 2026
• Application Deadline: September 1, 2026
• Program Start Date: May 2027

Additional Information

A new admission requirement for the 2026-2027 application cycle is a minimum Science GPA of 3.0.