Physician Assistant Practice (MS)RFU - College of Health Professions

The Early Opportunity Program is available for the Physician Assistant Practice Traditional option as well as the following Accelerated 3+ options:

  • Biological Sciences (BA), Accelerated 3+ Pre-Physician Assistant Practice Concentration
  • Health Sciences (BS), Accelerated 3+ Pre-Physician Assistant Practice Concentration
  • Neuroscience (BS), Accelerated 3+ Pre-Physician Assistant Practice Concentration

Rosalind Franklin University's conditional acceptance offer, including waiving of the GRE, is valid through the end of the student's third year (Accelerated 3+ option) or the end of the fourth year (Traditional option) at DePaul, and is contingent upon the following:

  • ​Complete the following Physician Assistant Practice prerequisite courses at DePaul (non-DePaul credit will not considered) with at least a grade of B- in each:
    • Biology: BIO 191, BIO 192 and BIO 193
    • Microbiology: BIO 210
    • General Chemistry: CHE 130/131, 132/133, and 134/135 or CHE 136/137 and 138/139
    • Biochemistry: CHE 340/341 or CHE 346
    • Integrated Anatomy and Physiology: HLTH 301 and HLTH 302
    • General Psychology: PSY 105
  • Earn a GPA of at least 3.20 in all prerequisite courses
  • Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00
  • Continue commitment to shadowing activities, patient care experiences, and community service during the remainder of their undergraduate years at DePaul with a goal of acquiring at least 600 hours of direct patient contact prior to matriculation
  • Maintain a standard of professional and ethical behavior suitable for a future physician assistant practice student
  • Meet the Technical Standards for admissions, and successfully complete a criminal background check
  • Complete a CASPA application during final year at DePaul​