The Pre-PA program offered through the College of Arts and Sciences sets guidelines and timetables for students to successfully complete the prerequisite coursework and other requirements relating to PA schools. This program is not a major. Mrs. Ruit can help in all aspects of your undergraduate preparation for PA school, from scheduling to study skills, to interview preparation. Together, you can plan the undergraduate curriculum that is right for you. No matter what PA school a student chooses to attend, there are 4 areas that will be scrutinized by any Admissions Committee when reviewing applications.
Most schools require or prefer a degree.
National average is 3.5. Especially experiences that include contact with patients in a hospital or medical setting. Some programs may require CPR training and certification. Letters of Recommendation Required, although numbers and authors vary from school to school. Other programs around the country offer a BS or MS degree.