Most pre-physician assistant students major in biology, psychology, exercise and health sciences or nutrition.

Prerequisite courses:

• Biology 101, 201
• Chemistry 125, 250, 255
  • Some schools require Chemistry 203 (check with an advisor)
• Chemistry 201, 202, 205 (all taken for 1 credit)
  • Some schools require Chemistry 251 (check with an advisor)
• Math 124
• Biology 307, 316, 317, 325, 326
• Psychology 111, 360, 381
• Colg 121 (Medical Terminology)

Sample academic 4-year plans:

• Pre-professional Pre-physician Assistant Program
• Pre-professional Pre-physician Assistant Program with Study Abroad

Health-related courses

The courses listed here are not prerequisites for any of our pre-professional programs – but they all can serve to expand your understanding of health and health care.