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Academic Preparation
Preparing for a
Physician Assistant Program
Most Tufts students look at entry level
master's programs when they consider the
PA
profession. These programs vary considerably in their
requirements. The following list should serve as a
general guideline only.
Common Course Requirements:
- 2 semesters General Chemistry w/ lab
- 2 semesters General Biology w/lab
- College Algebra
- Human Anatomy w/ lab
- Human Physiology w/lab
- Psychology/Sociology
- Microbiology w/lab
- Statistics
- Other Social/Behavioral Sciences
AP credits from high school may not fulfill courses prerequisites. For applicants who
received college credits for chemistry and biology
AP courses, upper level chemistry and biology
courses taken in college may be substituted.
For more detailed description for program
requirements: visit
www.caspaonline.org for a link to all participating
programs
Frequent Additional Requirements:
- English/Composition
- Genetics
- Organic chemistry/ Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
Other Common Requirements:
- Some schools require Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) scores
- 2-3 recommendation letters
- Patient care experience is a critical part of
the application. Programs require 960 - 3000+ hours
of direct patient care experience (hands-on
experience with patients in a medical care setting)
prior to applying.
- Minimum GPA 2.75-3.0
How to Apply:
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