Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Midland, TX | Public | Profile verified July 09, 2026
Quick Stats
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Program length | 27 months |
| Start term | May 2027 |
| Application deadline | 2026-10-01 |
| Review model | Rolling admissions |
| Testing | GRE required; MCAT not accepted |
| Minimum science GPA | 3.0 |
| First accredited | 1999/04/01 |
| Next ARC-PA review | 2033/01 |
Mission Statement
Curriculum and Program Shape
Master of Physician Assistant Studies is a 27 months entry-level PA program beginning in May 2027. The published cohort signal is 72 seats.
Application Mechanics
The current directory reports a 2026-10-01 deadline, rolling review, and gre required; mcat not accepted. Applicants should confirm the CASPA status requirement and any supplemental deadline for the active cycle.
Fit Profile
Confidence: Medium
Non-Obvious Differentiators
Confidence: Medium
Insider Knowledge
Confidence: Medium
Supplemental Essay Prompts: Decoded
Confidence: Pending current-cycle prompt verification
Mission and Program Fit
What they are really asking: Does the applicant's record show sustained alignment with the populations, training model, and clinical priorities named by the program?
Insider approach: Use one program detail and one applicant experience. Explain the connection through an action already taken, then show how the program extends that work.
Application Ammunition
These are optional, evidence-grounded anchors. Use one only when it naturally deepens the applicant's own story.
Hidden Gems
Clinical Placement and Graduate Outcomes
Program-level PANCE and attrition data should be pulled from the program's current public outcomes pages before comparison. Cohort year and denominator belong beside every rate.
Interview Prep: Known Signals
Known interviewer rosters are not published in this pilot profile.
| Signal | Preparation angle |
|---|---|
| Patient-care depth | Prepare one case that shows scope, judgment, teamwork, and a clear boundary around your role. |
| Mission fit | Use a sustained service commitment connected to the population or care setting named in the mission. |
| Program readiness | Explain how academic habits and recent performance support a 27 months intensive curriculum. |
Coach's Note
Data Confidence Ratings
| Section | Confidence | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Accreditation baseline | High | Current ARC-PA directory and program action history. |
| Admissions requirements | High | Program-supplied PAEA or official-program data; verify for the current cycle. |
| Accreditation | High | ARC-PA status source linked below. |
| Fit and strategy | Medium | Interpretation of published mission and requirements. |
| Supplemental prompts | Pending | Current prompt text not yet independently verified. |
Sources
| # | Source |
|---|---|
| 1 | Official program page |
| 2 | PAEA program profile |
| 3 | ARC-PA accreditation source |
Generated by PASchool-Fit Intelligence System | July 09, 2026