Pre-Physician Assistant

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This program is administered by the Department of Biology .

Although not required, most professional schools recommend that you complete a bachelor of science degree before entering a professional school. Most professional schools do not have a required major. You are encouraged to choose a major that interests you, as long as the program prerequisites are completed. However, most students major in Biology or Biochemistry. Contact the appropriate pre-professional adviser for suggested electives and requirements as early as possible.

Most physician assistant programs will require a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Required

BIOL 110 - Principles of Biology I Credits: 5 and
BIOL 111 - Principles of Biology II Credits: 5
OR
BIOL 130 - Introduction to Plant Biology Credits: 5 and
BIOL 160 - Introduction to Animal Biology Credits: 5
BIOL 333 - General Microbiology Credits: 4
BIOL 385 - Human Physiology Credits: 4
BIOL 387 - Human Anatomy Credits: 4
CHEM 105 - Fundamental Chemistry Credits: 5 and
CHEM 106 - Fundamental Chemistry Credits: 5
or
CHEM 117 - General Chemistry Principles Credits: 5
CHEM 220 - Survey of Organic Chemistry Credits: 4 or
CHEM 325 - Organic Chemistry Credits: 4 and
CHEM 326 - Organic Chemistry Credits: 4
CHEM 260 - Elementary Biochemistry Credits: 4 or
CHEM 365 - Biochemistry I Credits: 4 and
CHEM 366 - Biochemistry II Credits: 3
MATH 111 - Applied Calculus Credits: 4 or
MATH 255 - Elementary Statistical Methods Credits: 4 (or both)
PSYC 110 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3

Note:

Some programs may require human anatomy and human physiology be completed within 3 years of the intended graduate program application.