The program will open the application cycle for the second cohort on June 1, 2026 in CASPA. All applicants must apply through CASPA. Applications for the cohort entering in August of 2026 have closed and the second cohort will begin in August of 2027.
PA Program Quick Facts
Total Credits: 98
Start Term: Fall, only
Accreditation Status
The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the University of New Haven Physician Associate Program sponsored by the University of New Haven.
Accreditation – Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding accreditation-provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.
Accreditation – Provisional does not ensure any subsequent accreditation status. Accreditation – Provisional is limited to no more than five years from matriculation of the first class.
Accreditation – Provisional remains in effect until the program achieves accreditation-continued after its third review, closes, or withdraws from the accreditation process, or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards.
Our program’s accreditation history
Program Mission
The mission of the University of New Haven Physician Associate Program is to prepare master’s level physician associates to be highly skilled members of interprofessional healthcare teams. The program is committed to developing clinicians who will provide compassionate and patient-centered healthcare across the lifespan to people of all ethnicities, cultures, or identifiers that may be interpreted as different from the majority. The program places special emphasis on providing a strong primary care foundational knowledge that will train our students to be life-long learners and prepare them to enter a broad range of medical practice settings.
Mission of the University of New Haven: Our mission is to prepare our students to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society by providing the highest-quality education through experiential, collaborative, and discovery-based learning.
Mission of the School of Health Sciences: The School of Health Sciences’ mission is to educate competent, caring, and resilient health professionals by delivering innovative, interdisciplinary healthcare education and services.
Program Goals
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Graduate students who are prepared to enter the Physician Associate profession as a new graduate.
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Foster Professionalism Within a Student Supportive Learning Environment
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Develop students to become Patient-Centered physician associates.
Graduate Competencies
Upon Completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
Program Directors
Program Director
Learn From Professors Who Are Dedicated to Your Success
Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.
PA Courses and Learning Outcomes
The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. The information below comes directly from the latest Academic Catalog:
Admissions
Admission Requirements Webpage
Tuition & Fees
Total program costs including tuition and fees for the cohort starting August 2026 (Class of 2028) are $119,366. Please email Bursar@newhaven.edu with any questions.
The curriculum is 24 months, 98 credits total at $1,092 per credit. The total cost for the program for the cohort entering the program in August 2026 is $119,366.
Year 1 (Didactic Phase): Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
Year 2 (Clinical Phase): Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
Billed Cost of Program
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
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| Tuition | $61,152 | $45,864 |
| Lab Fees | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| General & Technical Fees | $175 | $175 |
| Total Tuition & Fees Per Year | $67,327 | $52,039 |
| Total Billed Program Cost | $119,366 | |
Please visit this page for the University's tuition refund policy.
Direct Cost of Attendance*
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Student Accident Insurance | $50 | $50 |
| Background Check | $75 | $75 |
| Preclinical Drug Screen | $50 | |
| Total Direct Costs by Year | $125 | $175 |
| Total Direct Cost of Attendance | $300 | |
*Direct costs are costs required to attend the program but are not billed by the university, so these costs are estimates and are subject to change.
Indirect Costs+
Year 1
Year 2
Books and Supplies
$200
$75
Equipment
$1,250*
Clinical Site Travel
Varies^
*Cost of required laptop computer and stethoscope.
+ Indirect costs are expenses related to the pursuit of your degree. These expenses will vary based on an individual’s demographics and resources. For example, students who live locally and can commute will have a different estimated cost of room and board than those who live out of state.
Clinical year travel and housing costs vary based on clinical placement, site location and demographics. Costs incurred with travel, housing, and meals for clinical sites will be substantial and must be considered when estimating individual student expenses during the clinical year.
The range of costs associated with completing the clinical year is $36,000 - $112,000, with a mid-range of $65,830.
Students are responsible for all costs associated with travel, housing and other living expenses while completing clinical rotations.
The clinical year phase has been designed to limit student travel to the degree possible. Every effort will be made to cluster SCPE locations whenever possible (example – completing an Emergency Medicine and a Family Medicine SCPE sequentially in the same distant location). Also, students are only required to return to campus once each semester during the clinical year.
Clinical sites provide students with quality Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SCPEs) that allow the student to meet program learning outcomes. Please see a more detailed breakdown of costs via the link below.
Estimated travel and living expenses during the clinical year.
Matriculated students must have a laptop to use daily during the program. This laptop is to be considered as an added expense and accepted students must plan accordingly.
The university offers housing for graduate students who prefer to live on campus. There are several housing options and meal plans available for our students. For the current room and board costs refer to the sections entitled Residential Life Charges and Dining Charges on the following pages: Graduate Housing Costs and Dining Charges.
Students not covered by health insurance as an individual or dependent must purchase the university health plan. FInd more information regarding the university health plan and their current rates here: Student Health Insurance Requirements, Rates, and Waiver Information.
PANCE Results
PANCE report data will be provided after the first cohort has graduated.
Program's Success at Meeting Goals
Program will publish data-based analysis of the program's performance in meeting goals here, when available.
Graduation Rate
Program will provide graduation rate data here after the first cohort graduates.
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