Recommended Electives

• Pharmacology
• Immunology
• Spanish
• Medical Terminology
• Biochemistry
• Human Sexuality
• Cellular Biology

Factors considered for selection of applicants are cumulative grade-point average, science grade-point average, consistency or improvement in academic performance, attitude, communication skills, leadership, and personal qualities such as maturity, empathy, and career motivation. Direct patient-care experience in a health care setting is highly recommended.

Admission to the Physician Assistant Studies Program is competitive and is based on the criteria outlined in the Evaluation of Applicants section of the Student Information chapter.