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Pre-Physician Assistant Curriculum. Each Physician Assistant (PA) School has different requirements for prerequisite courses. A curriculum based on chemistry, biology, and liberal arts is required. *Please note that Physician Assistant (PA) school requirements vary from school to school.
Physician Assistant school requirements vary from school to school. Research schools early for specific information about requirements. Physician Assistant School Application process includes 5 main components: The Graduate Record Exam (GRE)- (Most Schools) Primary Application; Letters of Recommendation; Secondary Applications (Most Schools ...
All students interested in becoming a Physician Assistant should plan to graduate first from UMBC. Upon successful completion of a degree, in addition to the pre-requisites for professional school, students will complete two years in a Physician Assistant school at another institution.
Process for Applying to Physician Assistant School. The application process to PA school typically begins one year prior to expected matriculation. Most Physician Assistant schools require students to apply through a centralized application service, CASPA.
Pre-requisite courses for Physician Assistant programs can vary greatly, depending on the school and the major that the student plans to pursue. There is no required major, students can choose a pathway that fits with their future goals and objectives, and meets their personal interests and values.
All students matriculating into the UKPA Program are required to meet certain technical and behavioral standards of the program and College of Health Sciences. Additionally, applicants must pass a background check and drug screenings.
Students interested in pursuing a career as a Physician Assistant begin their studies at UMBC by following our Pre-Physician Assistant curriculum, in addition to following an academic major at UMBC. All students interested in becoming a Physician Assistant should plan to graduate first from UMBC.
