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Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland)

Cleveland, OH

GRE or MCATApplies via CASAAAccredited

Program details

Institution
Case Western Reserve University
Entrance exam
GRE or MCAT
Application deadline
Dec 1
Program length
24 months
Tuition (annual)
$77,460
Accreditation
Accredited

Prerequisites

  • One semester biochemistry (advanced course preferred)
  • One year biology with lab (introductory sequence for science majors)
  • One semester human anatomy with lab (advanced preferred)
  • One semester human physiology (advanced preferred)
  • One year general chemistry with lab (introductory sequence)
  • One semester organic chemistry with lab
  • One year physics with lab (algebra- or calculus-based)
  • One semester calculus
  • One semester advanced statistics (life/health science applications preferred)
  • One semester English with expository writing

Notes

Est. total program tuition: $154,920. Original/oldest U.S. CAA program. Degree = Master of Science in Anesthesia (MSA); CWRU operates 4 campuses (Cleveland, Houston, Austin, Washington DC) — this record is the Cleveland Health Education Campus (9501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106). Exam: GRE or MCAT (recommended, not strict minimums) — GRE recommended >=60th pct V/Q + 4.0 AW; MCAT recommended >=500. Cohort: program targets ~120 students/year across all four locations; per-campus class size not published (left null). GPA: program lists matriculant…

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Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland) — frequently asked

Which entrance exam does Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland) accept?

Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland) uses the GRE or MCAT. Score expectations and accepted exams change between cycles, so confirm on the program's page and on CASAA before you register for a test date.

What prerequisites does Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland) require?

One semester biochemistry (advanced course preferred), One year biology with lab (introductory sequence for science majors), One semester human anatomy with lab (advanced preferred), One semester human physiology (advanced preferred), One year general chemistry with lab (introductory sequence), One semester organic chemistry with lab, One year physics with lab (algebra- or calculus-based), One semester calculus, One semester advanced statistics (life/health science applications preferred), One semester English with expository writing. Many programs also require science coursework to have been completed within roughly the last 5–10 years, so check recency as well as completion.

How long is the Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland) program?

About 24 months of full-time study. CAA programs run continuously with heavy clinical time, so most students can't work meaningfully during them.

How much does Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland) cost?

Roughly $77k per year in tuition on the figures we have, before fees and living costs. Budget across the full program length, not a single year.

Does Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland) use CASAA?

Yes — Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland) accepts applications through CASAA, the centralized anesthesiologist-assistant application service. Remember that CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so your effective deadline is earlier than the posted one.

When is the Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland) application deadline?

The deadline on file is 12-01. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying early in the cycle usually matters more than the posted date.

Requirements change — always verify directly with the program and CASAA.