CASPer Requirement

All applicants to Dalhousie's Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program are required to complete a mandatory 90-minute computer-based test (CASPer), to assist with our selection process. Successful completion of CASPer is mandatory in order to maintain admission eligibility.

CASPer assesses for non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics we believe are important for successful students and graduates of our program and will complement our other applicant screening tools. In implementing CASPer, we are trying to further enhance fairness and objectivity in our selection process.

CASPer test scores must be completed during the same application cycle in which you are submitting an application. That is, CASPer test scores are valid for one application cycle only. CASPer results from previous application cycles are not eligible for future application cycles.

CASPer test dates for the 2026 application cycle

CASPer test dates for the 2026 application cycle Start date of January 2027:

• Jul 20, 2025 - 5:00 PM ADT
• Aug 12, 2025 - 9:00 PM ADT
• Aug 28, 2025 - 9:00 PM ADT
• Sep 11, 2025 - 9:00 PM ADT
• Sep 23, 2025 - 9:00 PM ADT
• Oct 4, 2025 - 8:00 PM ADT
• Oct 9, 2025 - 9:00 PM ADT
• Oct 15, 2025 - 7:00 PM ADT
• Oct 15, 2025 - 9:00 PM ADT
• Oct 16, 2025 - 9:00 PM ADT
• Nov 6, 2025 - 9:00 PM AST
• Nov 30, 2025 - 5:00 PM AST
• Dec 2, 2025 - 9:00 PM AST
• Jan 8, 2026 - 9:00 PM AST
• Jan 22, 2026 - 9:00 PM AST
• Feb 19, 2026 - 9:00 PM AST

Visit the CASPer website to sign up and reserve a test using your Dalhousie Banner ID and a piece of government-issued photo ID. Your Banner ID is assigned once you have completed and submitted Section 1 of the online application.

Please direct any inquiries about the test to support@takecasper.com

Please note: While CASPer Snapshot is not a requirement, applicants may find it as a helpful tool for practice. If applicants complete Snapshot, their responses will not be used in admissions ranking or selection.