{"id":851,"date":"2023-10-10T18:06:55","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T18:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/pam\/?page_id=851"},"modified":"2026-04-10T20:04:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T20:04:56","slug":"admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/pam\/admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For questions about your CASPA application, please contact CASPA Customer Service at 617.612.2080<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions about application preparation, prerequisites, patient are experience hours please contact the\u00a0Division of Health Sciences Academic Resource Hub<\/a>\u00a0254.968.0796<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting the 2026-2027 Cohort the TSU MMSc-PAM will be instituting a May\/ Summer start.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Goal of the Admissions Process<\/h4><\/div>
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The Tarleton MMSc-PAM program seeks to recruit and retain learners that will demonstrate academic excellence and competencies required to effectively meet the health care needs of the communities they will serve. The program employs a holistic admissions process by which balanced consideration is given to each candidate\u2019s experiences, attributes, and metrics.\u202f <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Application Process<\/h4><\/div>
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All applicants must apply through the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tarleton MMSc PAM CASPA application cycle will be available when the CASPA cycle opens each April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting with the 2026\u20132027 application cycle, the Tarleton MMSc PAM program will institute a priority deadline of August 1st. All applications submitted by August 1st will receive priority consideration. Applicants who fall into our automatic interview groups must apply by the priority deadline to be granted their automatic interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicants must complete and submit the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) application no later than October 1st.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that CASPA closes the application portal at 11:59 PM (EST), or 8:59 PM (PST). All applications received after that time will not be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All applications submitted by the deadline will be considered pending interview seat availability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Admissions Requirements<\/h4><\/div>
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Degree\u202f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baccalaureate Degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n