Natural Science/Pre-physician Assistant, BS

IUP’s Pre-physician Assistant BS program is designed to help students aspiring to become Physician Assistant (PA) the training and preparation they will need to be admitted into a PA training program. Course work covers life and physical sciences that form a strong foundation for students advancing on their career path.

We have an accelerated three-year acceptance agreement with Salus at Drexel University Physician Assistant program.

Crimson Core: 40cr

As outlined in the Crimson Core Requirements with the following specifications:

Major: 38

Required Courses:

BIOL 200 - Medical Terminology Credits: 2
BIOL 202 - Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 203 - Principles of Genetics and Development Credits: 4
BIOL 240 - Human Physiology Credits: 4
BIOL 241 - Introductory Medical Microbiology Credits: 4
BIOL 402 - Advanced Human Anatomy Credits: 4
CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 332 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
or
CHEM 351 - Biochemistry Credits: 3
PHYS 111 - Physics I Lecture Credits: 3
PHYS 121 - Physics I Lab Credits: 1
PHYS 112 - Physics II Lecture Credits: 3
PHYS 122 - Physics II Lab Credits: 1

Free Electives: 42

Total Degree Requirements: 120

(1) The student, under consultation with her/his advisor, should select free electives courses that are appropriate for the student’s targeted post-graduate PA programs.

Natural Science/Pre-physician Assistant, BS

Crimson Core: 40cr

Quantitative Reasoning & Data Analysis: 4cr

Scientific Reasoning: 4cr

Controlled Electives: 7cr

Major: 38

Required Courses:

Free Electives: 42

Total Degree Requirements: 120