Kansas City University
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Kansas City
University
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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Joplin, MO
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Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant
Entry Requirements
GRE/MCAT/DAT: All Accepted, Within 5 years
Application
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Minimum C or higher in prerequisite coursework
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Code: 6182
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Not Specified
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Minimum Hours Not Specified
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Not Specified, Likely 3
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Time‐limit waiver is given for MCAT score > 500 or DAT > 17
Time‐limit waiver may be considered for direct patient care work experience:
An advanced healthcare degree/certification (PA, NP, DPT, ODT, PsyD, PharmD, etc) and direct patient care work experience of at least two years may substitute for up to six courses
A BSN degree/certification and direct patient care work experience of two or more years in the ICU, perioperative services, or ED may substitute for up to five courses.
Education
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A baccalaureate degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university. Exceptions are only made for those students accepted through our Partner Programs.
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Courses should be for STEM majors and completed within 6 years prior to matriculation date with Grade C or higher. Survey, Intro, Pass/Fail, Audit/Non-Credit courses not accepted.
Biological Sciences with Lab: Two Semesters (8 Semester Hours or 12 Quarter Hours)
Calculus: One Semester (3 Semester Hours or 4.5 Quarter Hours)
Gen. Chemistry I with Lab: One Semester (4 Semester Hours or 6 Quarter Hours)
Organic Chemistry I with Lab: One Semester (4 Semester Hours or 6 Quarter Hours)
Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry with Lab: One Semester (4 Semester Hours or 6 Quarter Hours)
English Composition/Technical Writing: One Semester (3 Semester Hours or 4.5 Quarter Hours)
Human/Medical Anatomy with Lab: One Semester (4 Semester Hours or 6 Quarter Hours)
Human/Medical Physiology with Lab: One Semester (4 Semester Hours or 6 Quarter Hours)
Gen. Physics with Lab: Two Semesters (8 Semester Hours or 12 Quarter Hours)
Statistics: One Semester (4 Semester Hours or 6 Quarter Hours)
Note:
Combined Human/Medical Anatomy & Physiology I and II with Labs will be accepted in lieu of separate Human/Medical Anatomy and Human/Medical Physiology with Labs Two Semesters (8 Semester Hours or 12 Quarter Hours)
Liberaal Arts combined writing courses and thesis/capstone projects may substitute for English
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An applicant may request substitution of coursework for KCU's prerequisites by forwarding the following to the Office of Admissions:
A letter describing the rationale for the request
One or more of the following supporting documents for prior coursework:
Letter from faculty course director detailing course content
Copy of the course description from the university catalog
Copy of the course syllabus
All of the following supporting documents for work experience:
Letter of recommendation from a direct supervisor or department head
Copy of degree and certification(s)
Complete direct patient care work history with job duty details, including dates and rationale for lapses
Applicants will be notified of decisions after KCU's review. If a substitution is granted, the substituted course will not be counted toward the fulfillment of any other prerequisite.
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If on official transcripts
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Not Specified
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KCU Partner Program: KCU has developed partner programs with select educational institutions that have exceptional premedical programs. The Partner Program sequence requires:
Petition to participate through the Partner Program's undergraduate pre‐health advisor
A minimum ACT score of 24
The completion of all listed prerequisites in the first three years of matriculation (minimum of 90 semester or 135 quarter credits)
A cumulative grade point average of 3.25
A minimum 3.5 science GPA
GRE, MCAT, or DAT test score
Students must maintain the GPAs listed above to matriculate at KCU. Any partner applicant that applies in the Fall 2024 term and beyond will be required to take the GRE, MCAT, or DAT before they matriculate to KCU. The test score will not be used in the admission decision and does not have to be completed before the applicant applies, interviews or is accepted to KCU. However, the test score will need to be submitted to the Admission Office before the student begins classes.
About the Program
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27 months (7 Semesters)
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105 Hours
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48
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January 2026
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Tuition Only: Subject to Change
$143,279.50 -
Accepts only US citizens and permanent residents
