Physician Assistant Studies

Application Information

The UKPA Program would like to clarify for the 2013-2014 Admissions Cycle (January 2014 Class Start) that is currently open: Applicants may apply this cycle if they have a maximum of 2 outstanding prerequisite at the time of application. The 2 outstanding prerequisite courses must be completed by December 2013. Upon completion of outstanding prerequisites, the updated transcripts must be sent to the program.

For the 2014-2015 Admissions Cycle (January 2015 Class Start), all prerequisite courses must be completed by August 1st 2014.

You may contact Julia Flannery with any concerns or questions as well as for collection of documents: julia.flannery@uky.edu


We currently use CASPA (Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants) as one of the aspects of the application process. The application processes consist of a 2-step, starting with an application to CASPA, to the UK Graduate School, and to the College of Health Sciences.

When you apply, you will be asked to choose to apply either to the Lexington campus site or the Morehead campus site for our program.

Application Timeline for 2013

  • Mid-April:CASPA portal open and applications accepted from April 2013 - June 15, 2013
  • Deadline for January 2014 class is June 15, 2013
  • The combined UK Graduate School and College of Health Sciences application is available any time at the UK Graduate School Admissions
  • Interviews will occur the week of August 5-9, 2013, for the best-qualified candidates
  • January: Start of classes for new PA class (first week of January, with Gross Anatomy starting a week before the official University start of classes)
 
GRE SCORES

When requesting GRE scores, please indicate the program code for the University of Kentucky (CODE: R1837). Scores will automatically be mailed to the correct address.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will occur the week of August 5-9th, 2013. If granted an interview, applicants will be notified approximately 2-3 weeks prior to their assigned date. A new class begins each January.

APPLICATION FEES

Application fees will apply for CASPA (starting at $160, see the CASPA fee schedule), the Graduate School ($65) and the College of Health Sciences ($60).

Please watch this page for updates and any additional application procedures.

NOTICE: This procedure for application to the UK PA program is the official version. Should it need to be updated, a new version with a date specifying its effectiveness will be produced and posted with links back to this prior version. Although other printed or electronic copies of this document may exist, the user is advised to refer to and rely upon this official version of this material when making significant decisions or judgments.

For Additional Information

Please contact:
College of Health Sciences
Office of Student Affairs & Admissions
UK Charles T. Wethington Building
900 S. Limestone Street, Room 111
Lexington, KY 40536-0200
859-323-1100 ext. 80473

UK Graduate School
University of Kentucky
Gillis Building
Lexington, KY 40506-0033
859-257-4613