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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.
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 each Physician Assistant (PA) school requirements vary from school to school.
For the 2025-2026 Admissions Cycle, applicants may apply with two outstanding pre-requisite courses, as long as they are completed in a Summer semester term by August 2025. Fall course completions will not be accepted.
Pre-Physician Assistant Program. 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.
Up to 2 outstanding pre-requisites may be accepted at time of application, however, must be completed by August 2024 (2024-2025 Admission Cycle). Bachelor’s degree must be completed by December 2024 (2024-2025 Cycle).
The Office for Academic and Pre-Professional Advising can assist students interested in pursuing the pre-physician’s assistant curriculum. The coursework below meets the requirements for most nationally accredited PA programs.
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.
