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Pre-Physician Assistant
Students looking to pursue post-graduate degrees need to prepare right away to be ready for application to graduate schools.
The following are courses that can be taken now, at WSU, that are required or recommended for PA school acceptance. Core courses vary between different schools but the following suggested courses will make you more competitive when applying.
Required and Recommended Pre-Physician Assistant Courses
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Microbiology 2054: Principles of Microbiology with Lab
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Zoology 2100: Anatomy with Lab
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Zoology 2200: Physiology with Lab
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1-2 years of Chemistry (depending on the school)
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Chemistry 1110/1120
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Or Chemistry 1210/1220 along with one semester of Organic and Biochemistry
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PA schools usually require courses in psychology, social sciences, English and mathematics. Some even require courses in statistics, computer sciences, humanities, speech etc. Please check the catalogues of your school of interest or their web sites for details since fulfilling these prerequisites is essential to your success. When you are unsure if a course you have taken will meet a particular school’s requirement, please contact that school for their approval. They will usually ask for a catalogue description of the course.
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