1. The following science and math courses are likely to be required (contact prospective institutions early for specific requirements):
English 1101, 1102
Speech 1100
Biology 1151, 1152
Chemistry – Chemistry 1551 (Math 1431 or equivalent needs to have been taken prior to enrollment in Chemistry 1551) and 1552 (inorganic); Chemistry 2551 and 2552 (organic)
Math 1431 (College Algebra), 1635 (Statistics)
Psychology 11002. These additional pre-requisites may be required:
Anatomy and Physiology 1571, 1572
Chemistry 2213 (Biochemistry)
Microbiology 1429
Health Sciences 1110 (Medical Terminology)3. Comments about admission to physician assistant school:
4. Web sites providing information on physician assistant schools and the profession:
A physician assistant program is a graduate-level program that requires applicants to have earned a bachelor degree. Having shadowed a physician assistant improves the application. Most PA applicants are nurses, EMT’s, medical technologists, and other types of healthcare personnel.American Academy of Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant Schools in Illinois:
Malcolm X College Physician Assistant Program
Midwestern University Physician Assistant Program
Rosalind Franklin Physician Assistant Program
Southern Illinois Physician Assistant Program
Faculty Advisers
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