Miami Dade College Physician Assistant Program uses CASPA for admissions. The cycle runs from April 24, 2025, to November 1, 2025. Applications are reviewed until the cohort is filled, but only CASPA-verified submissions are considered, and no documents are accepted after verification.
Meet the selection requirements
Order and send official transcripts no later than June 1st of the year you are applying.
Please send transcripts to:
Miami Dade College
Attention: Transcript Department Processing Services
11011 S. W. 104 Street, Room 301
Miami, Florida 33176-3393
For more information about submitting transcripts to the College, visit the Transcripts | Miami Dade College. FMGs must send translated transcripts and TOEFL to the above address as well
Note: Schedule your PA-CAT Examination before submitting your CASPA application
To learn more about the PA-CAT and register, visit the Physician Assistant College Admissions Test (PA-CAT) website.
The MDC-PA program utilizes the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA).
Applicants are required to complete the CASPA application for the Miami Dade College Physician Assistant program.
Applicants should ensure all documentation is submitted to CASPA prior to November 1, 2025, as verification can take up to 30 days and only verified applications will be evaluated.
Here is the link to access the application:https://caspa.cas.myliaison.com
For more information on how to apply, please visit our CASPA Applicant Help Center - Liaison.
Applicants are required to apply to Miami Dade College for admission, as part of the supplemental application, and pay a non-refundable $30.00 application processing fee to be considered for admission to MDC.
Apply to Miami Dade College for admission (First-time users create an account) or readmission. Fee $30
Here is the link to access the Supplemental Application: https://mdc.formstack.com/forms/caspa_supplemental_application
Order and send official transcripts no later than June 1st of the year you are applying.
Please send transcripts to:
Miami Dade College
Attention: Transcript Department Processing Services
11011 S. W. 104 Street, Room 301
Miami, Florida 33176-3393
Sending Transcripts to MDC
Applicants for admission must request final, official academic transcripts from all secondary (high school) and postsecondary (college/university) attended. Domestic (U.S.) high school and/or college/university transcripts must be sent to Miami Dade College either electronically (by a third party) or by mail directly from institution(s) to institution.
Your admission to the college remains incomplete until all required official transcripts are submitted.
Note: There is no need to submit additional documents as the program evaluates only documents received in CASPA.
Students are selected for an interview once all admission requirements are met. Students who receive notification of an interview should respond within 48 hours or risk the chance of securing a spot. The interview process involves an oral interview along with a requirement to write a short essay in 30 minutes.
The program's selections committee is seeking applicants who:
| Matriculant Profile | CO 2023 | CO 2024 | CO 2025 | CO 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Age | 29 | 28 | 29 | 33 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| African American/ Black | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Asian | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Hispanic/Latino/Latinx | 41 | 39 | 36 | 44 |
| Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| White (Not Hispanic) | 7 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| Male | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Female | 40 | 42 | 41 | 42 |
| Miami Dade County Residents | 80% | 78% | 80% | 83% |
| Average Science GPA | 3.60 | 3.50 | 3.56 | 3.46 |
| Average PA-CAT composite score | 525 | 527 | 520 | 528 |
*** Please note that PACAT scores at 525 and above are most desirable****
Students Accepted to the MDC are then required to apply to NSU no later than March 1st.
Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.) | NSU College of Health Care Sciences (nova.edu)
All students applying to the NSU M.H.Sc. Program must complete all the following steps by March 1:
All coursework from international institution(s):
The applicant is responsible for contacting one of the evaluation services listed below. The evaluation must be course by course, including a cumulative GPA. The official evaluation must be sent directly from the evaluation service to the NSU EPS address shown above for all documents:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 24, 2025 | MDC CASPA applications open Applications are reviewed continuously until the class is filled |
| Ongoing | Only CASPA “Verified” applications will be considered and only applicants with completed Supplemental Applications considered* |
| October 1, 2025 | Last day to take PA-CAT exam |
| June 2025 – January 2026 | Essays and Interviews offered |
| November 1, 2025 |
MDC CASPA applications close Last day to submit CASPA, all documents, and Supplemental Application |
| March 2026 | Nova Orientation |
| Early May | MDC Orientation |
| April 2026 | Class of 2027 classes begins at NSU |
| May 2026 | Class of 2027 classes begins at MDC |
Note: Proposed timeline and dates are tentative and are subject to change
The ideal student has the academic ability, prior health care experience, and personal maturity to successfully complete the program and to ensure a productive career as a physician assistant. Ability to relate to people, capacity for calm and reasoned judgment in encountering emergencies, and a demonstrated commitment to patients are qualities essential for a physician assistant.
The program's selections committee is seeking students who:
Note: Preference is given to military veterans and Miami-Dade County residents however, all students are considered.
Students must be enrolled in or have successfully completed HSC 0003 – Introduction to Health Care (2.5 credits) and HSC 0003L – Introduction to Health Care Lab (.5 credits). Introduction to Healthcare course (HSC003/Lab) is an institutional requirement. For more information about this course please call (305) 237-4103
Please note: All students meeting minimum program requirements are encouraged to request a milestone review. However, meeting criteria for selection does not guarantee progression to discipline courses and not all students will progress to this milestone. Final selection will be based on the student pool.
All students will be required to take the PA-CAT as part of the selection process. To learn more about the PA-CAT, visit the Physician Assistant College Admissions Test (PA-CAT) website.
For information about program requirement for the PA-CAT, please see Step 4 under the Apply to MDC tab on this page.
There is financial aid available to cover some of the cost of the PA-CAT for qualifying students. Please contact the test sponsor for more information.
All students who submitted a request for a milestone review by the target review date and have met all the minimum program requirements are eligible to take the Selection Written Essay test.
Students will write a short essay on an assigned topic utilizing paper/pencil. Students will be given 30 minutes to complete the short essay portion of the examination. This essay will be evaluated by an external review committee based on proper grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. The essay should include an introductory statement and thesis statement, a body, and a conclusion. Essays are graded using a program-generated rubric. The topic of the essay is chosen by the program administrators.
The following criteria is used to determine which students will be selected for the Oral Interview phase of the selection process:
PA-CAT Score
Admissions Essay score
Overall GPA
Natural Science GPA
Medical training and background
Degrees earned
Based on the above criteria, students ranking 1 to 100 will be invited to an oral interview. The MDC PA selection interview is designed to help the program learn more about the student while allowing the student an opportunity to demonstrate their level of readiness for the PA Program. All students are asked the same questions (with occasional variations to maintain the integrity of questions). Some questions are single and direct in format while others are multipart, layered, or scenario based in nature. Students are expected to answer all questions. The interview evaluates several aspects of the student including but not limited to Professionalism, Knowledge of the PA profession and Sciences, character, and communication skills. This is measured through observation of the student’s behavior, attitude, and response to the interview questions. Notice of students selected for an interview will be sent via email between November and January.
Fifty-five students may be chosen for entry into the discipline phase of the program each year.**
** Students from current class who are decelerated may affect total amount of seats available for the incoming class.
*Baccalaureate degree must include 2 levels of math & must include College algebra or higher & Statistics.
NOTE:
View the complete course list (PDF).
Students should review the College Catalog for specific course descriptions, including pre and co-requisite course requirements.
In Program Course Sequence
This course sequence document outlines all the courses a student will take (By Term) throughout their tenure in the PA program.