University of Missouri-Kansas City
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
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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
As of January 2026:
Average Matriculant Cumulative GPA: 3.70
Average Matriculant Prerequisite GPA: 3.72 -
GRE Code: 4410
Recommended Minimum: 300
Average Matriculant: 310 (As of January 2026)
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Recommended Minimum: 494
Average Matriculant: 508 (As of January 2026)
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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
As of January 2026: 15
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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).
Join the AOS Member Site for Application Advice
Program Checklist
Checklist of Prerequisites for the Anesthesiologist Assistant Program at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine made by Anesthesia OneSource.
Included in the checklist are required courses, alternate courses, and other requirements.
Digital download includes a PDF of all three variations of the checklist to include, vibrant, simple, and grayscale. The logo watermark will be removed in the digital file once downloaded.
This is an organizational tool. Check program websites for any changes to information that may not be reflected on the checklist at time of development.
