Grand Valley State University Physician Assistant Studies — PA

Physician assistant (PA) · Grand Rapids, MI

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ARC-PA: Continued (includes a distant campus) · Application cycle: 2027–2028 · last reviewed 2026-11-03 by Nasser

Mandatory criteria

General biology
Required
Pass/fail isn't accepted. Both courses of a sequence are needed, except physics.
GVSU PAS prerequisite courses · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
General chemistry
Required
Pass/fail isn't accepted. Both courses of a sequence are needed, except physics.
GVSU PAS prerequisite courses · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Genetics
Required
Pass/fail isn't accepted. Both courses of a sequence are needed, except physics.
GVSU PAS prerequisite courses · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Organic chemistry
Required
Must be done when you apply. Pass/fail isn't accepted. Both courses of a sequence are needed, except physics.
GVSU PAS prerequisite courses · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Biochemistry
Required
Within 5 years · Must be done when you apply. Pass/fail isn't accepted. Both courses of a sequence are needed, except physics.
GVSU PAS prerequisite courses · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Human anatomy
Required
Within 5 years · Must be done when you apply. Pass/fail isn't accepted. Both courses of a sequence are needed, except physics.
GVSU PAS prerequisite courses · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Human physiology
Required
Within 5 years · Must be done when you apply. Pass/fail isn't accepted. Both courses of a sequence are needed, except physics.
GVSU PAS prerequisite courses · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Microbiology
Required
Within 5 years · Must be done when you apply. Pass/fail isn't accepted. Both courses of a sequence are needed, except physics.
GVSU PAS prerequisite courses · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Statistics
Required
Pass/fail isn't accepted. Both courses of a sequence are needed, except physics.
GVSU PAS prerequisite courses · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Psychology (introductory or lifespan development)
Required
Pass/fail isn't accepted. Both courses of a sequence are needed, except physics.
GVSU PAS prerequisite courses · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Physics, one semester
Required
Pass/fail isn't accepted. Both courses of a sequence are needed, except physics.
GVSU PAS prerequisite courses · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
500 hours of health care experience
Required
Volunteer, work or observation hours count; hands-on patient care is encouraged.
GVSU PAS healthcare experience hours · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
United States Casper 2 test
Required
GVSU PAS admission and application requirements · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
B (3.0) average or higher in each GPA category GVSU lists
Required
GVSU PAS admission and application requirements · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Bachelor's degree by May before matriculation
Required
GVSU PAS admission and application requirements · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
CASPA and GVSU supplemental application by September 1
Required
GVSU PAS application and program information · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03

Deadlines

None recorded. Check the official site.

What this path usually involves

General to Physician assistant (PA). Each program sets its own rules.

GRE
PA-CAT
CASPA
Direct patient care hours
PA shadowing
Letters
Program-specific prerequisites