Dual Admission - Physicians Assistant
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) in Physician Assistant
The physician assistant degree is a six-year program in which students will receive a bachelor of science (B.S.) and a master of medical science (M.M.S.) in Physician Assistant. Candidates will follow a prescribed four-year course of study in the undergraduate biology major at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and 27 months of training in the PA program at the College of Health Care Sciences.
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OVERVIEW OF REQUIREMENTS |
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Degrees: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) in Physician Assistant |
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Years to Complete |
4+27 months |
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ACT/SAT and GPA |
25/1150 and 3.5 |
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Student Type |
Day |
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Years Math Years Science Years English |
2 3 4 |
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Required Courses: 2 SCIENCE + 1 MATH |
Biology*, Chemistry, Algebra II |
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Letters of Recommendation |
Science Teacher |
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Preadmission Interview |
Yes |
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UNDERGRADUATE REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM |
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Undergraduate Major |
Biology |
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Cumulative GPA |
3.0 |
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GPA in the Major |
3.0 |
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Minimum Grade in each Prerequisite Course |
C |
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Required Test Score |
GRE |
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2nd Interview |
Yes |
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Degree Required |
Yes |
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Minimum NSU Credits Required |
120 |
| Transfer students are not eligible to apply to the Health Professions dual admission programs
*Living Environment, Anatomy and Physiology may be substituted for Biology |
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