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Bluefield University–VCOM (Blacksburg)

Blacksburg, VA

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Program details

Institution
Bluefield University–VCOM
Entrance exam
Not required
Application deadline
Oct 31
Program length
28 months
Accreditation
Not yet accredited
Interview format
In-person/personal interview extended to competitive applicants (format not specified)

Prerequisites

  • •General Biology for STEM majors with lab (one full year)
  • •General Chemistry for STEM majors with lab (one full year)
  • •Organic Chemistry with lab (or integrated Organic & Biochemistry with lab)
  • •Biochemistry / Biological Chemistry
  • •Human Anatomy with lab
  • •Human Physiology with lab
  • •Statistics (introductory statistics paired with college calculus, or advanced/biostatistics preferred)

Notes

The Blacksburg/Virginia campus program was announced June 2025 as a planned future launch (targeted ~2027) and is not yet enrolling; admission details (prereqs, no required exam, 28-month length, CASAA, ~40-44/cohort) are drawn from the established Auburn AL and Spartanburg SC campuses of the same MHSA program and are expected to apply but are not Virginia-specific-confirmed. No minimum GPA (avg admitted GPA ~3.62 cited) and no tuition figures are published on official sources, so those are null. Prereqs…

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Bluefield University–VCOM (Blacksburg) — frequently asked

Which entrance exam does Bluefield University–VCOM (Blacksburg) accept?

Bluefield University–VCOM (Blacksburg) uses the Not required. 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 Bluefield University–VCOM (Blacksburg) require?

General Biology for STEM majors with lab (one full year), General Chemistry for STEM majors with lab (one full year), Organic Chemistry with lab (or integrated Organic & Biochemistry with lab), Biochemistry / Biological Chemistry, Human Anatomy with lab, Human Physiology with lab, Statistics (introductory statistics paired with college calculus, or advanced/biostatistics preferred). 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 Bluefield University–VCOM (Blacksburg) program?

About 28 months of full-time study. CAA programs run continuously with heavy clinical time, so most students can't work meaningfully during them.

Does Bluefield University–VCOM (Blacksburg) use CASAA?

Yes — Bluefield University–VCOM (Blacksburg) 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 Bluefield University–VCOM (Blacksburg) application deadline?

The deadline on file is 10-31. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying early in the cycle usually matters more than the posted date.

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