Butler University

Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program

Butler University is home to the oldest physician assistant (PA) program in the State of Indiana. Our 24-month curriculum will prepare you to take the national certification exam, apply for state licensure, and provide patient care in various medical or surgical practice settings. We are in the heart of Indianapolis, the 14th largest city in the country and partner with all the major healthcare systems to offer students outstanding clinical experiences. We have supervised clinical experiences in rural and undeserved areas too. Butler’s program boasts above-national-average board passing rates with very low attrition as well as a 98% job placement rate within six months of graduation. This makes Butler one of the premier PA programs in the country. 

Prerequisites
All candidates for admission must be awarded a Bachelor's degree prior to matriculation into the MPAS program.

The minimum cumulative post-secondary GPA for consideration to the Butler University MPAS program is 3.2. Prerequisite courses must be successfully completed prior to matriculation with no grade of a "C-" or less. Candidates may apply with no more than three outstanding prerequisites, only one of which can be a chemistry or biology required course.

The GRE is required of all applicants. A minimum score is not required at this time.

Course Prerequisites
General/Inorganic/Analytical Chemistry - 2 courses with labs
Organic Chemistry - 1 course with lab
300 Level or higher Chemistry - 1 course
200 Level or higher Biology - 5 courses of biology-related courses
Psychology and/or Sociology - 2 courses
Statistics or Bio Statistics - 1 course

For more information regarding our curriculum, policies, admission process, or timeline visit the Butler University PA Program website or contact us at PAadmission@butler.edu.