Curriculum

Bachelor of Science in Premedical Health Studies—Physician Assistant Pathway (BS/MPAS)

Variations on this sample curriculum are possible. Please see the University Catalog for a detailed description of the program curriculum. Current students should refer to their program evaluation when registering for courses.

YEAR I Fall

COURSETITLESEMESTER HOURS
BIO 151/150LBiology I: Cell and Molecular Biology (w/ Lab)4
CHE 131/LChemical Principles I (w/ Lab)4
ITM 101Introduction to the Major1
LIB 111Expository Writing I3
MAT 150
Or
MAT 151
Pre-Calculus
or
Calculus I
3

YEAR I Spring

COURSETITLESEMESTER HOURS
BIO 152/LBiology II: Biology of Organisms (w/ Lab)4
CHE 132/LChemical Principles II (w/ Lab)4
LIB 112Expository Writing II3
LIB 120Introduction to Psychology3
MAT 151
Or
MAT 152
Calculus I
Or
Calculus II
3

YEAR I Summer

COURSETITLESEMESTER HOURS
PAS 402Pre-PA Pathway Seminar I (online)0

YEAR II Fall

COURSETITLESEMESTER HOURS
CHE 231/LOrganic Chemistry I (w/ Lab)4
LIB 133Introduction to Social Sciences: Identity, Power and Society3
MAT 261Statistics3
Behavioral Science (BEH) Elective3
Humanities (HUM) Elective3

YEAR II Spring

COURSETITLESEMESTER HOURS
BIO 255/LMedical Microbiology (w/ Lab)4
CHE 232/234LOrganic Chemistry II (w/ Lab)4
LIB 220Interpersonal Communication for Health Professionals3
Social Science (SSC) Elective3

YEAR II Summer

COURSETITLESEMESTER HOURS
PAS 403Pre-PA Pathway Seminar II (online)0

YEAR III Fall

COURSETITLESEMESTER HOURS
BIO 360Cellular Biochemistry4
PHY 270/272L
Or
PHY 280/L
Foundations of Physics I (w/ Lab)
Or
Physics I (w/ Lab)
4
PAS 400Clinical Anatomy & Physiology I3
Behavioral Science (BEH) Elective3

General Elective2

YEAR III Spring

COURSETITLESEMESTER HOURS
LIB 512Healthcare Ethics3
PSB 301Pharmacology for Allied Health Sciences3
PAS 410Clinical Anatomy & Physiology II3
BIO 332Genetics3
Social Science (SSC) Elective3
Liberal Arts Elective*3

*Liberal Arts Elective can be any 3-semester-hour course in the following areas: BEH, HUM, SSC, language, or communication.

YEAR III Summer

COURSETITLESEMESTER HOURS
PAS 404Pre-PA Pathway Seminar III (online)0

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