About the program
The University of Missouri - Kansas City PA program is described in PAEA's published program data; full curriculum details, faculty, and admissions cycle specifics are maintained on the program's own website.
From the program's mission statement: "To educate competent, compassionate, and culturally-aware Physician Assistants who are prepared to meet the healthcare needs of our community. Graduates will advance the Physician Assistant profession through clinical excellence, service, and dedication to professional stewardship."
A member of the Health Science District, where multiple health sciences schools and programs are located, the UMKC PA Program is part of the School of Medicine (SOM) and is connected to a hospital serving as one of its many clinical rotation sites. PA students have the SOM resources available to them, including a clinical simulation lab located across the street and within the SOM. These multiple schools and programs allow for multiple interprofessional education opportunities throughout the cu
Matriculant data
Actual stats for students who enrolled in the most recently reported cohort, sourced from PAEA's published program data.
Admission policies
Out-of-state applicants are accepted. International applicants: no. Distance learning is not offered. Part-time enrollment is not available. Veteran support programs are available; consult the program directly for details.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: No Requirement
Program overview
University of Missouri - Kansas City's current PAEA listing describes a 29 Months program. Its published start is January 2027. These listing details were retrieved October 13, 2026. Accreditation labels use the August 13, 2026 baseline; verify the current status with ARC-PA.
The listing publishes an application deadline of 06/15/2026. This is a cycle-specific date; a date that has passed does not establish the next cycle deadline.