BA/MS (3+3) PROGRAM
UMDNJ PA PROGRAM AND MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY
A BA/MS degree program, jointly sponsored by UMDNJ and Montclair
State University (MSU) , is also offered. This 6-year program includes
three years of undergraduate liberal arts and basic science education.
Students may apply to the professional program in April of their second
year by contacting the Physician Assistant Program at (732) 235-4444 for
an application. Personal interviews will be required of those applicants
being considered for admission. The interview will serve to determine
the applicant's emotional and intellectual maturity, ability to communicate
and the potential to achieve career satisfaction within the Physician
Assistant role. Applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point
scale where 4.0 equals an "A." In cases where individuals may show high
potential by improved performance, exceptions to this requirement may
be considered. Please note that acceptance by Montclair State
University does not guarantee acceptance by the PA Program.
All applications must be received by June 1st
and final notices of acceptance will be made by August 1st
. If the applicant is accepted into the program, it will
be contingent on maintaining a 3.0 GPA through the end of the third undergraduate
year, and all requirements for the undergraduate degree are met before
the beginning of the fourth year.
Students who are accepted into the professional program will begin this
phase at the beginning of their senior
year. At the end of the senior year, these
students will receive a Bachelor of Science
degree conferred by Montclair State University.
After completion of the remaining two
years of the Physician Assistant Program,
graduates will receive a Master of Science
degree awarded by UMDNJ. For more details
concerning the undergraduate portion of
the program and admission to MSU, please
contact Dr. Judith Shillcock at 973-655-4397
shillcockj@mail.Montclair.edu.
