The majority of PA programs have the following prerequisites:
- Two semesters of Chemistry with lab
- Schools can be particular about which chemistry courses they prefer. Be sure to check the individual school websites.
- One semester of Human Anatomy and Physiology with lab
- One semester of Microbiology with lab
- One semester of Statistics
- One semester of Psychology
Other frequently required or recommended courses include:
- One or two semesters of General Biology
- One or two semesters of Organic Chemistry
- One semester of Genetics
- One semester of Biochemistry
- One semester of a Language (some schools require coursework in Spanish)
- One semester of Medical Terminology
- One semester of Public Speaking
- One or two additional courses in Social/Behavioral Sciences