University of Missouri-Kansas City
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
Please refer to program website for more information, as not all information may be listed on this page.
About the University
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Kansas City, MO
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Master of Science in Anesthesia
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May 18th, 2007
Entry Requirements
GRE/MCAT: Both Accepted, Scores Within 3 years of Application Deadline (No Later Than July)
Application
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Minimum: 3.0
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GRE Code: 4410
Recommended Minimum: 300
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Recommended Minimum: 494
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Not Specified
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> 4 hours
Additional optional interview of a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant:
Form is on UMKC website and linked here
Interview does not waive or count toward the shadowing requirement
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3
Education
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Baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally-accredited U.S. or Canadian college/university
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Letter Grade of C or Higher
Biology with Lab-Two Semesters
Gen. Chemistry with Lab-Two Semesters
Organic Chemistry I with Lab-One Semester
Organic Chemistry II with Lab-One Semester
Gen. Physics (Sophomore Level) with Lab-Two Semesters
Biochemistry (Upper Level)-One Semester-Completed within 5 years of Application Deadline
Human Anatomy-One Semester
Physiology-One Semester-Completed within 5 years of Application Deadline
Statistics (Quantitative-based)-One Semester
Mathematics (Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Additional Statistics Course, College Algebra, or Trigonometry)-One Semester
Medical Terminology-One Course
Note:
Human Anatomy & Physiology (4+ Credit Hours) may be accepted in lieu of One Semester of Human Anatomy and One Semester of Physiology
Letter Grades advised, but No Penalty for Pass/Fail grades for prerequisite coursework taken during the Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 semesters.
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List of universities that have approved courses can be found at this link.
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Course completion is required prior to matriculation.
Offers of admission are contingent upon successful completion of prerequisite coursework by end of Fall semester.
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May be considered if on official transcripts
Note: Course grades not calculated into pre-requisite GPA
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Not Specified
About the Program
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Application Deadline:
August 15 (Submitted and Verified)Secondary Submission Deadline:
August 29Interview Schedule:
Invitations are sent in Late September
Interviews begin in October
Offers of admission to program are extended in mid-October -
29 months (7 semesters)
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115
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Varies, approximately 13-16
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Program Start Month:
JanuaryProgram Graduation Month:
May
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Tuition (Per Semester): Tuition Only-Subject to Change
Flat Rate 18 Hours:
Resident: $15,296.40
Non-Resident: $18,187.05Tuition (Total Program Cost): Tuition Only-Subject to Change
Resident: $97,272
Non-Resident: $116,195.04 -
Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Permanent resident status must be achieved by August 15 of the year before the spring term for which applicant is applying. A copy of the permanent resident card must accompany the UMKC General Application for Admission.
International applicants are not eligible for admission to the MSA program.
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MSA Scholars Program Information
GPA of 3.5 or higher. Early admission program for college juniors who are completing their undergraduate degree from one of the below universities:
Participating Universities:
University of Missouri-Kansas City
University of Missouri-Columbia (Missouri)
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Avila University
Truman State University
Rockhurst University
Note: MSA Scholars Who Apply in the 2025 Cycle Will Matriculate in January 2027 or 2028. MSA Scholars Timeline and Admissions Information.
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Virtual Information Session for the MSA Program at UMKC on Thursday, December 11th, 2025 from 2pm-3:30pm (CST).
