Common Prerequisite Courses

Most PA programs require the completion of specific courses to qualify for applying to the program.  The applicants should pass the required courses with a grade of B or better.  In addition to the prerequisite courses, most PA programs require a minimum cumulative and science GPA of 3.0 or higher.  Many programs will require that the courses have been completed within the five years before starting the PA program.

Anatomy & Physiology I/II

Microbiology or Cell Biology

Organic Chemistry I/II

Biochemistry

Genetics

Abnormal Psychology 

OR

Behavioral Psychology

Statistics