Biology/Pre-Physician Assistant, B.S. - Course Requirements
Pre-Physician Assistant Therapy Track in Biology
Requirements
- Core Curriculum: BS Requirements (credits) - 45
Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
BIOL 120, 121 | Biological Principles I, II | 4, 4 |
BIOL 108 | Freshman Seminar in Biology | 2 |
BIOL 207, 208 | Anatomy and Physiology I, II | 4, 4 |
BIOL 211/L | Cell Biology | 4 |
BIOL 300 | Advanced Microbiology | 4 |
BIOL 304 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
BIOL 307 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
BIOL 332 | Ecology | 3 |
BIOL 340 | Introduction to Clinical Practice | 3 |
BIOL 3XX | Internship I | 3 |
BIOL 413 | Scientific Literacy | 3 |
BIOL 414 | Scientific Communication | 3 |
CHEM 120, 121 | Chemistry Principles I, II | 4, 4 |
CHEM 207, 208 | Organic Chemistry I, II | 4, 4 |
MATH 130 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
MATH 210 | Calculus for Biological Sciences | 4 |
MATH 211 | Calculus I | 4 |
Free Elective Course: One (1) | 3 |
Required Electives
Required Biology Master Elective (minimum of 9 credits)
Choose from the subjects of Biology and Chemistry. Choose from the levels of 300 and 400.
Other Requirements
- Successful completion of written and oral components of comprehensive exam and poster presentation .
- Students enrolled in the Pre-Physical Therapy Track are required to maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA or higher in all coursework since this is the minimum GPA required in order to receive a letter of recommendation from the Pre-Medical Advisory Committee. Students in the track who have a cumulative GPA less than 3.3 at the end of their sophomore year will transition to the BS in BIOL program.
- At least 9 credits of 300/400 level concentration coursework must be completed within the school.
Pre-Admission Graduate School Requirement
Courses below are strongly recommended to be taken as a Tier 2 option in the General Education Core Curriculum for pre-admission requirements for graduate programs to become a physician assistant.
- PSYC 110 Introduction to Psychology 3