Preparing for a Physician Assistant (MS) Programs
Most Albany students apply to entry-level master’s programs for the physician assistant profession.
The following list should serve as a general guideline only since program requirements vary:
Common Course Requirements
General Biology w/labs 2 semesters
General Chemistry w/labs 2 semesters
Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry 1 semester
Anatomy and Physiology I & II w/labs 2 semesters
General Psychology 1 semester
Statistics 1 semester
Intro to Sociology 1 semester
Microbiology w/lab 1 semester
English Composition 1 semester
Additional Requirements depending on the program:
College Algebra
Genetics
Cell Biology
Other Social/Behavioral sciences
Common Admissions Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
2-3 Letters of Recommendation
Patient care experience is a major part of the application to PA programs. Programs require 1,000 – 3,000+ hours of direct patient care experience (hands-on, contact experience with patients in a medical care setting) PRIOR to applying.
Minimum GPA of 3.00
How to Apply:
CASPA is the central application service
Deadlines for regular admission vary between November 1st and March 1st
For Specific Program/School Requirements visit: http://www.paeaonline.org/
Are you looking for our Early Assurance Program with Albany Medical College PA program (Freshmen only)?
Visit: https://www.albany.edu/advisement/earlyassuranceamcpa.shtml
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