physician assistance Pathway program.

10 Guaranteed spots for students who meet our requirements.

It’s your time, and how better to spend it than focus on your passion for becoming a Physician Assistant. In a field where competition is part of the process, where over 2,000 of your peers apply for 30 spots, let Bay Path University be a stepping stone that brings you that much closer to your dream.

What is the physician assistant Pathway program?

Bay Path University is one of only a handful of institutions that offers this type of program. Start your PAthway to success at Bay Path University.

• Bay Path University will accept 30 full-time, first-time undergraduate students into our rigorous Physician Assistant PAthway Program.

• In your fourth year, upon meeting the program acceptance guidelines, you have the potential to secure your future as a Physician Assistant as Bay Path will offer the top 10 members of your cohort, who meet the acceptance criteria, a spot in our MS in Physician Assistant Studies.

Admissions Requirements

The comprehensive evaluation of first-year applicants includes, but is not limited to, Grade Point Average (GPA), standardized test scores (SAT/ACT), rank in class, letters of recommendation, personal essay, and review of high school transcripts. Students must demonstrate knowledge of the profession. It is expected that all successful first-year applicants will have a record of academic performance that clearly demonstrates strong math and science preparation.

Most successful applicants have:

• SAT score >1170

• GPA > 90%

• Four natural science courses

• Three math courses through pre-calculus

Upon acceptance to the University, students must pass all seventy-three (73) credits of the science and math requirements with a grade of “B” or better and core liberal studies curriculum courses with a grade of “C” or better with an overall grade point average of 3.00 each semester. A total of two course repeats allowed and students must meet published academic requirements to be eligible to matriculate in the MS in Physician Assistant Studies.

Should a student not meet the minimum requirements of the Physician Assistant PAthway Program, it may be recommended that the student transition to a traditional science program.

HONORS PROGRAM AT BAY PATH: FOR THE CURIOUS, THE BRILLIANT, AND THE HUNGRY

WiSH (Women in STEM Honors) and WiBH ( Women in Business Honors) provide not only challenging classroom experience but also a wide range of special opportunities, including:

• The Honors Council, through which you can plan yearly trips, social activities and community projects.

• The Honors Thesis, a chance for you to work one-on-one with your advisor/faculty mentor as you research and write about a topic of your choosing.

• The Honors Symposium, a forum for you to present the results of your honors thesis.|

• Harvard National Model United Nations Conference, a 4-day 3,000 participant conference held in Boston each year.

EDUCATION TO INTERNSHIPS, BAY PATH IS FOCUSED ON YOUR FUTURE

Disney Design Resource Center, N.E.

David Decker, CPA

United Technologies

Center for Human Development

Pittsfield Police Department

Micro Test Labs

Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital

Reichelt & Company

Connecticut Department of Corrections

MassMutual Center

Community Partners in Action

ServiceNet

Hampden County Pre-Release Center

UMASS Mouse Phenotyping Center, UMASS Memorial Medical Center

Victoria Becker, Criminal Justice major, Class of 2016

Internship at the Connecticut Department of Corrections

Victoria described her internship as a “once in a lifetime experience.” She had the opportunity to experience three different settings: the central office, parole and a correctional facility. During her work in the parole office, Victoria witnessed first-hand the challenges people face when re-entering the community. Part of her role was to ensure proper living conditions and provide people with clothing and food vouchers when their basic needs where not met. Victoria also worked with the job center which provides an ongoing two-week program for inmates preparing to be released from prison. The Center provides resume assistance, interview tips and job search techniques.

What does the faculty have to say about Bay Path?

Dr. Ellen Rustico, EdD Chair of Education Programs and Teacher Licensure

“I think the students at Bay Path make us who we are, they want to make change, they want to make some kind of improvement with the profession they are choosing.”

Genevieve Condon, MS Psychology

“I have a very personal approach as far as interacting with my students. I’m a fulltime faculty member, I get to see many students through all of their four years.”

Joshua Weiss, PhD School of Science and Management

“What I find most special about this place is it is so entrepreneurial. It’s so innovative in the approach to education. So in general, what ends up happening is students come in and feel a certain amount of freedom here that you don’t find at a lot of other academic institutions. As a faculty member I am encouraged to try new things, to do different things, and see what happens. I think that’s what makes for the best kind of learning.”

Our campus

Campus highlights:

• 3 Residence Halls

• Bashevkin Center for Academic Excellence: student support, tutoring, space for study groups & more

• Blake Student Commons: dining hall, bookstore, exercise facilities, a dance studio & more

• Hatch Learning Commons

There is so much to do!

On Campus: With an ongoing calendar of events and student clubs, you’ll have ample opportunity to socialize, serve, & lead.

Clubs evolve with student interests. Some current clubs:

• Women in Business Club

• Wellness Wildcats

• Student Government

• Psychology Club

• Law Club

• Food Committee

• Diverse Step Sisters

Off campus

Here are some Bay Path student favorites nearby attractions:

• Six Flags New England

• Basketball Hall of Fame

• Dr. Suess Museum

• Fannie Stebbins

• Wildlife Refugee

• Hiking trails