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“Pre-requisite coursework for PA School”
In general... PA Schools have various requirements for classes. Let’s look at a couple school’s requirements… 1. Quinnipiac University 2. University of Bridgeport 3. King’s College
Quinnipiac University Prerequisites taken directly from their website include: ● a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (UCONN is an accredited institution) ● 16 semester credits of biology with labs including microbiology and anatomy and physiology (two semesters) ○ BIOL 1107 (4 credits with lab) Recommended PCE: ○ BIOL 1108 (4 credits with lab) *OPTIONAL* 2,500 hours ○ MCB 2610 (4 credits with lab) ○ PNB 2264/74 and PNB 2265/75 (8 credits with lab) ● 8-12 semester credits of chemistry with labs, including 3-4 credits of organic or biochemistry (with labs) prior to application ○ Either General Chemistry sequence ○ CHEM 2443, 2444, 2445 (9 credits) OR MCB 2000 (4 credits with lab) ● 3 semester credits of college algebra, statistics or equivalent Most competitive applicants possess a minimum of a 3.20 cumulative GPA and 3.20 science GPA. http://www.quinnipiac.edu/school-of-health-sciences/graduate-programs/master-of-health-science-physician-assistant/
University of Bridgeport Prerequisites taken directly from their website include: ● a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (UCONN is an accredited institution) ● Required Coursework: ○ General Biology I with Lab (BIOL 1107) ○ Anatomy and Physiology I and II with Labs (either 2264/65 or 2274/75) ○ 2 semesters of Chemistry with Labs (either sequence) ○ 1 semester of English (ENGL 1010, 1011, or other related course) ○ 1 semester of Psychology (PSYC 1100 or other) ○ 1 semester of Statistics (STAT 1000Q OR 1100Q) ● Recommended Coursework: ○ Microbiology with Lab (MCB 2610) ○ Genetics with Lab (MCB 3413) ○ Biochemistry with Lab (MCB 2000) Most competitive applicants possess a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA. http://www.bridgeport.edu/admissions/graduate/health-sciences/applying-ub/admissions-requirements/admissions-requirements/admissions-checklist/
King’s College Prerequisites taken directly from their website include: ● a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (UCONN is an accredited institution) ● Prerequisite Coursework (preferred with Labs): ○ Anatomy and Physiology- 8 credits (PNB 2264/65 or 2274/75) ○ General Biology- 8 credits (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1108) ○ Chemistry- 8 credits (CHEM 1127Q and CHEM 1128Q or equivalent) ○ Microbiology- 4 credits (MCB 2610) Most competitive applicants possess a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA. http://www.kings.edu/academics/undergraduate_majors/physicianassistant/graduate_admission
In Conclusion... The take home message for this powerpoint is the following: ● ALWAYS check with the individual program for their prerequisite courses! ● If you have questions, contact admissions at the program! ● Make an organized table for yourself to make sure you take all the courses you need!
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