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Basic Science Prerequisite

Course Prerequisite Requirement Additional Details
General Biology I and II with labs 8 credits
General Chemistry I and II with labs 8 credits
Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs 8 credits Combined Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs are accepted.
Organic Chemistry I 3 or 4 credits
Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry 3 or 4 credits Minimum three semester hours or equivalent quarter hours
Microbiology with lab 4 credits Not satisfied by molecular biology, cellular biology or bacteriology alone
Genetics 3 credits
Upper Level Biology Electives Strongly Recommended 3 to 8 credits The PA Program recommends courses in cell biology, molecular biology, embryology, histology, parasitology, virology, immunology, and other similar courses.
While none of the latter courses are specifically required, they provide a good foundation for the study of medicine.

 

General Prerequisite

Course Prerequisite Requirement Additional Details
English Composition 3 credits
General Psychology 3 credits
Statistics 3 credits Minimum three semester hours or equivalent quarter hours
Pre-Calculus or Calculus 3 credits
Sociology 3 credits
Medical Terminology 1 to 3 credits One to three semester hours or equivalent quarter hours Not satisfied by professional,
educational or life experiences No "test out" options are accepted
Medical Ethics Recommended

Please see the XULA PA Program Course Equivalency guide