PA programs vary most in terms of both their pre-req’s/co-req’s and suggested additional course work, so students are advised to pin-point their target schools early (upon entrance into the Pre-Medical Professions concentration). PA programs require upwards of 500+ internship hours with some requiring over 1000 hours. These can include hours spent as an EMT, LPN, RN, in Hospice, as a PT aide, or even in the Peace Corps. Plan accordingly. Many PA programs require the GRE exam; many are substituting the MCAT, DAT, and PCAT exams. Required Electives: CHEM2580 Organic Chemistry II* PHYS2560 College Physics II or PHYS2610 General Physics II *Note: some PA schools are no longer requiring Organic Chemistry II, and now only require through Organic Chemistry I. Recommended Electives: Any Pre-Medical Concentration Elective Course Option Other Recommendations: Check your target PA Schools for Anatomy & Physiology requirements. If any of your target PA Schools require the MCAT, it is recommended that you take Biochemistry as an elective.
