The University of Tampa's Physician Assistant Medicine Program leads to the MPAM degree through full-time study in Tampa. Its curriculum combines biomedical and clinical science, simulation, and supervised clinical practice. Applicants apply through CASPA and complete Casper before eligible applications are ranked for interview. Selected applicants attend an on-campus MMI, and the program makes offers from a final rank-ordered list.
- Program
- University of Tampa Physician Assistant Medicine Program
- Credential
- Master of Physician Assistant Medicine (MPAM)
- Location
- Tampa, Florida, United States
- Casper
- Required · CSP-20100
- Next deadline
- January 15, 2027 (CASPA verified application and required materials)
- Interview
- Multiple mini interview (MMI)
- Seats
- 48 maximum approved entering class size
- Length
- 27 months, 112 credits
Casper Requirement for University of Tampa Physician Assistant
University of Tampa Physician Assistant requires Casper for the 2026-2027 cycle.
- Test to book
- US Casper 2 · CSP-20100
- Applicant ID to enter
- CASPA ID
Check available Casper test dates in your Acuity Insights account at takecasper.com.
Complete Casper outside CASPA, select University of Tampa for distribution, and ensure results reach the program by the published deadline; applicants must meet the program's minimum Casper threshold.
Casper format
Casper is an online, open-response situational judgment test run by Acuity Insights. The current format has 11 scenarios (4 video-response and 7 typed-response) with 2 questions each and takes about 65 to 85 minutes, including optional breaks. Typed-response scenarios allow 3.5 minutes to answer both questions.
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University of Tampa Physician Assistant Application Deadlines 2026-2027
- Apply through
- CASPA
- Applications open
- Late April 2026
| What | When |
|---|---|
| CASPA verified application and required materials | January 15, 2027upcoming |
Non-rolling review; submit early enough for CASPA verification. Initial offers are released by March 1.
University of Tampa Physician Assistant Admissions Statistics
Period: Class of 2025
- Seats / class size: 48 maximum approved entering class size
- Entering class size: 49
- Graduates: 48
- Attrition rate: 2.04%
- Graduation rate: 97.96%
Eligibility Requirements for University of Tampa Physician Assistant
- Degree / credits
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution before matriculation
- Citizenship
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Language proficiency
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required unless the applicant earned a qualifying bachelor's or graduate degree from an eligible institution in the United States or a listed English-speaking location. Scores must be current, received by the deadline, and meet TOEFL 90, IELTS 6.5, or Duolingo 120; no waiver.
Admission pathways
- UTampa2UTampa: Affiliation preference for current UTampa students and alumni who meet standard requirements; up to 32 interview invitations may be reserved for eligible pathway applicants. Pathway applicants use CASPA and complete Casper.
Applicants dismissed from a graduate or professional program are ineligible; coursework completed outside the United States may require a NACES-member credential evaluation.
Other requirements
- Technical standards: Admitted students must meet them with or without approved accommodations
- Post-offer onboarding: Final transcripts and degree confirmation; background check; urine drug screen; required immunizations; current American Heart Association BLS certification; physical examination; and applicable university requirements
Selection Factors University of Tampa Considers
Prerequisites
| Course | Requirement |
|---|---|
| General Biology | Two semesters with labs |
| Microbiology | One semester with lab |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology | Two semesters with labs |
| General Chemistry | Two semesters with labs |
| Statistics | One course |
| Medical Terminology | One course Biology and chemistry substitutions and equivalent anatomy/physiology sequences are described on the admissions page. |
GPA
- How it is calculated
CASPA-calculated overall and science GPAs
- Minimum
- 3.0 overall and 3.0 science
Prerequisites ordinarily must be complete when applying, with grades of C or higher. They do not expire; AP and CLEP credit do not satisfy them, and one course cannot satisfy two requirements.
Admissions tests
- PA-CAT (not required)
- GRE (not required)
- MCAT (not required)
- TOEFL (required for some applicants): Minimum 90
- IELTS (required for some applicants): Minimum 6.5
- Duolingo English Test (required for some applicants): Minimum 120
Experience and volunteer hours
Not required.
Direct patient care, community service, leadership, military service, and other mission-aligned experiences may inform holistic faculty review, but the current admissions page sets no experience-hour minimum.
Supplementary application
Answer UTampa's supplemental questions within CASPA; there is no separate supplemental fee. Submit three recommendations through CASPA. The program reviews the first three received; friends and immediate family cannot write them, and a PA or physician letter is not required.
How applicants are ranked
Eligible applicants receive a pre-interview score based on adjusted CASPA overall and science GPA, Casper, and holistic faculty evaluation. Interview invitations follow rank order; MMI performance contributes to the final rank-ordered list used for offers and waitlist offers. Internal cut scores and rubrics are not published.
Interview Format at University of Tampa
Format: Multiple mini interview (MMI)
On-campus Multiple Mini Interview with short stations assessing the program's core values; professional dress is expected.
- Who is invited
- Eligible applicants selected by pre-interview rank
- When
- February 2027
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Start Practicing FreeCurriculum at University of Tampa Physician Assistant
- Program length
- 27 months, 112 credits
- Structure
Four didactic semesters followed by three clinical semesters; one fall cohort annually
- Campuses
- Tampa
Seven required clinical experiences: family medicine, inpatient internal medicine, pediatrics, women's health, general surgery, behavioral/mental health, and emergency medicine, plus two electives, subject to availability.
Campus and facilities
The Tampa PA facility has approximately 30,000 square feet, including simulation facilities with high-fidelity simulators and standardized patients. Training also uses cadaver dissection at FIVE Bioskills Lab; clinical rotations are in Central Florida.
Tuition and Funding at University of Tampa
- Published 2026/2028 cohort tuition: $116,340 total; $16,620 per semester
- Published 2026/2028 cohort program fees: $11,347 total; $1,621 per semester
These are published figures for the 2026-entry cohort, not a quoted 2027-entry price. Admitted applicants pay a $1,500 deposit applied to tuition; living costs and some clinical-travel and onboarding expenses are additional.
University of Tampa's Mission and Values
Prepare practice-ready physician assistants through rigorous, competency-based education emphasizing clinical reasoning, professionalism, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered team care.
How to Prepare Your University of Tampa Physician Assistant Application
- Check each prerequisite and lab against the published course rules
- Calculate both CASPA overall and science GPAs
- Arrange three eligible recommendations and complete the CASPA supplemental questions
- Book US Casper 2 using your CASPA ID and select UTampa for distribution
- Submit transcripts and CASPA materials early enough for verification
- Prepare for short on-campus MMI stations reflecting the program's core values
Frequently Asked Questions About University of Tampa Physician Assistant
When is CASPA due?
It must be verified by January 15 of the matriculation year.
Is Casper required?
Yes.
Is the PA-CAT required?
No.
What GPA is needed?
At least 3.0 overall and 3.0 science.
Are patient-care hours required?
No minimum is published.
How many recommendations?
Three through CASPA.
What is the interview?
An on-campus MMI held in February.
Sources
- Admissions to the PA Program
- Casper information and how to register
- UTampa2UTampa Pathway
- Curriculum
- Program Costs
- Physician Assistant Medicine Program
- ARC-PA Student Graduation Rate Table
- Physician Assistant Medicine slideshow — older cycle
Last updated: September 26, 2026