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Physician Assistant Studies Program

Arizona Prerequisite Checklists

Physician Assistant Studies Program Minimum Requirements for Admission

Effective 03/15/19

Minimum Requirements for Admission

1. Submit both CASPA and NAU applications by the September 1 deadline (CASPA verified no later than November 1)

2. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.

3. A minimum of an earned bachelor’s or higher degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution OR equivalent*

4. Overall and science course GPA of 3.0 or higher (CASPA calculation)

5. Complete prerequisite courses from a U.S. regionally accredited institution

6. Minimum of 9 credits of science courses completed in the last 5 years

7. A minimum of 500 hours of health care experience is required. Both volunteer and paid experiences are acceptable.

8. Submission of GRE scores at the time of application. A composite score of 284 or higher (verbal & quant) is most competitive

(CASPA submission only)

9. Three letters of reference/recommendation. (CASPA submission only)

*If the degree was earned outside the U.S., applicants must:

1. Submit official transcripts in the language of instruction and an official English translation evaluated by either WES or ECE to

the NAU Graduate College and to CASPA no later than September 1. WES or ECE evaluation fees are the responsibility of the

applicant.

2. Complete prerequisite courses from a U.S. regionally accredited institution.

3. Demonstrate English proficiency by submitting TOEFL scores with a minimum score of 100 on the iBT (internet-based testing)

and a minimum of 26 on the speaking component.

Preference Factors

The university publishes a non-discriminatory policy in compliance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and with Title

IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972 and consistent with federal and state statutes, rules and regulations. Additionally, in

accordance with the PA program mission and goals, the program will give preference to applicants who indicate a high potential for

remaining in the state of Arizona to work following graduation as well as individuals from targeted populations defined by our HRSA

Primary Care Training Grant. This includes individuals who are first generation college students, economically disadvantaged,

educationally disadvantaged, underrepresented populations, military veterans, and those from rural backgrounds.

All prerequisite courses, completion of minimum requirements, and submission of official transcripts

must occur on or before the September 1 application deadline. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree must

be completed and/or conferred prior to matriculation. The program does not waive any prerequisite

requirements.

Inquiries

Questions regarding the minimum requirements for admission should be sent to [email protected]. Any questions regarding

prerequisite coursework and equivalency sent to the program will not be answered without first completing our Prerequisite

Inquiry Form (http://bit.ly/NAUPA-PIQ). Please review all prerequisite equivalency lists available on our website (Arizona schools

only) and the FAQs on our website before submitting your inquiry.

Physician Assistant Studies Program General Prerequisite Course List

SCH = Semester Credit Hours (multiply by 0.667 for quarter/trimester equivalents) Effective 03/15/19

PREREQUISITE COURSES SCH COURSE GUIDELINES

Biological Sciences (REQUIRED)

General Biology I 3

Choose the first part of an introductory level biology course for science majors.

Non-science major courses are not acceptable. Laboratory component not

required.

General Biology II 3

Choose the second part of an introductory level biology course for science

majors. Non-science major courses are not acceptable. Laboratory component

not required.

Anatomy & Physiology I or Anatomy 3

Choose the first part of combination A&P. Human focus is preferred. A&P for

non-science majors is not acceptable. Anatomy option must cover all body

systems. Laboratory component required.

Anatomy & Physiology II or Physiology 3

Choose the second part of combination A&P. Human focus is preferred. A&P

for non-science majors is not acceptable. Physiology option must cover all body

systems. Laboratory component required.

Microbiology 3 Choose introductory microbiology course. Courses for non-science majors are

not acceptable. Laboratory component required.

Additional Sciences (REQUIRED)

Preferred Science Courses 13

Genetics, Embryology, Immunology/Virology, Comparative Anatomy,

Neurobiology/Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Genomics, Histology, Molecular

Biology, Pathology, Advanced Physiology, Parasitology, Bacteriology,

Developmental Biology, Medical Microbiology/Mycology/Entomology/Botany,

Advanced Nutrition, Advanced Exercise Physiology. Courses in ecology,

environmental science, zoology, and botany are accepted but not preferred.

Laboratory components not required for these courses.

Chemistry (REQUIRED)

General Chemistry I 3 Choose the first part of an introductory chemistry course for science majors.

Non-science major courses are not acceptable. Laboratory component required.

General Chemistry II 3 Choose the second part of an introductory chemistry course for science majors.

Non-science major courses are not acceptable. Laboratory component required.

Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry 3

Choose any introductory organic chemistry or biochemistry course. Courses for

science and health professions majors preferred. Laboratory component not

required.

Mathematics (REQUIRED)

Statistics 3 Choose any statistics course in any discipline.

Highly Recommended (OPTIONAL)

Psychology 3 Choose an introductory or general psychology course. Abnormal,

developmental, aging, and social psychology also accepted.

Nutrition 3 Choose an introductory or general nutrition/dietetics course. Wellness courses

are also advisable.

Medical Terminology 3 Choose any course.

COMPLETED LAST 5 YEARS 9 Any 9 science semester credit hours of coursework.

Physician Assistant Studies Program General Prerequisite Course List



1. Submit both CASPA and NAU applications by the September 1 deadline (CASPA verified no later than November 1)

2. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.

3. A minimum of an earned bachelor’s or higher degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution OR equivalent*

4. Overall and science course GPA of 3.0 or higher (CASPA calculation)

5. Complete prerequisite courses from a U.S. regionally accredited institution

6. Minimum of 9 credits of science courses completed in the last 5 years

7. A minimum of 500 hours of health care experience is required. Both volunteer and paid experiences are acceptable.

8. Submission of GRE scores at the time of application. A composite score of 284 or higher (verbal & quant) is most competitive

(CASPA submission only)

9. Three letters of reference/recommendation. (CASPA submission only)

*If the degree was earned outside the U.S., applicants must:

1. Submit official transcripts in the language of instruction and an official English translation evaluated by either WES or ECE to

the NAU Graduate College and to CASPA no later than September 1. WES or ECE evaluation fees are the responsibility of the

applicant.

2. Complete prerequisite courses from a U.S. regionally accredited institution.

3. Demonstrate English proficiency by submitting TOEFL scores with a minimum score of 100 on the iBT (internet-based testing)

and a minimum of 26 on the speaking component.

Preference Factors

The university publishes a non-discriminatory policy in compliance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and with Title

IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972 and consistent with federal and state statutes, rules and regulations. Additionally, in

accordance with the PA program mission and goals, the program will give preference to applicants who indicate a high potential for

remaining in the state of Arizona to work following graduation as well as individuals from targeted populations defined by our HRSA

Primary Care Training Grant. This includes individuals who are first generation college students, economically disadvantaged,

educationally disadvantaged, underrepresented populations, military veterans, and those from rural backgrounds.




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Physician Assistant Studies Program Admissions Checklist


PREREQUISITE COURSES SCH COMPLETION DETAILS


General Biology I 3

General Biology II 3

Anatomy & Physiology I or Anatomy 3*

Anatomy & Physiology II or Physiology 3*

Microbiology 3*


Preferred Science Courses 13


General Chemistry I 3*

General Chemistry II 3*



Statistics 3


Psychology 3

Nutrition 3

Medical Terminology 3

COMPLETED LAST 5 YEARS (SCIENCE) 9

*Laboratory course required



be completed and/or conferred prior to matriculation. The program does not waive any prerequisite requirements.

Physician Assistant Studies Program Admissions Checklist



Minimum Requirement ☑ Completion Details

US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

Overall GPA ³ 3.0

Overall Science GPA ³ 3.0

All prerequisites taken at a US institution

GRE scores (284 composite preferred)

Verbal

Quantitative

Composite (Verbal + Quantitative)

3 Letters of Recommendation

³ 500 hours healthcare experience

CASPA application submitted

NAU application submitted

Foreign Applicants Only (all of the above criteria, AND)

WES or ECE transcript evaluations submitted to

CASPA

TOEFL scores

Internet-Based Testing (iBT) ³ 100

Speaking component ³ 26

Preference Factors

The university publishes a non-discriminatory policy in compliance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and with Title IX of the

Educational Amendment of 1972 and consistent with federal and state statutes, rules and regulations. Additionally, in accordance with the PA

program mission and goals, the program will give preference to applicants who indicate a high potential for remaining in the state of Arizona to

work following graduation as well as individuals from targeted populations defined by our HRSA Primary Care Training Grant. This includes

individuals who are first generation college students, economically disadvantaged, educationally disadvantaged, underrepresented populations,

military veterans, and those from rural backgrounds.

Inquiries

Questions regarding the minimum requirements for admission should be sent to [email protected]. Any questions regarding prerequisite

coursework and equivalency sent to the program will not be answered without first completing our Prerequisite Inquiry Form

(http://bit.ly/NAUPA-PIQ). Please review all prerequisite equivalency lists available on our website (Arizona schools only) and the FAQs on our

website before submitting your inquiry.

Arizona Universities

Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Arizona State University (ASU)

SCH = Semester Credit Hours * Laboratory Course Required Effective 03/15/19

PREREQUISITE COURSES SCH COURSE OPTIONS


General Biology I 3 BIO 181, BIO 281

Note: BIO 100 not accepted

General Biology II 3 BIO 182, BIO 282

Note: BIO 100M not accepted

Anatomy & Physiology I or Anatomy 3* BIO 201, BIO 201M

Note: BIO 160 not accepted after 2018; PSY 426 not accepted

Anatomy & Physiology II or Physiology 3* BIO 202


Microbiology 3* MIC 205 + MIC 206, MIC 220, MIC 302


Preferred Science Courses 13 See list below for preferences from your institution


General Chemistry I 3* CHM 113, CHM 114, CHM 117 + CHM 111

Note: CHM 101 not accepted

General Chemistry II 3* CHM 116

Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry 3 CHM 231 + CHM 235, CHM 233 + CHM 237, CHM 233 + CHM 238,

BCH 361 + BCH 367, BCH 461


Statistics 3 BIO 415, BIO 417, PSY 230, PSY 290, PSY 330, SOC 390, STP 226, STP 231,

STP 280, STP 310, STP 311, STP 420, STP 421


Psychology 3 PSY 101, PSY 341, PSY 350, PSY 366, PSY 443, PSY 447, PSY 472

Nutrition 3 NTR 100, NTR 241

Medical Terminology 3 Choose any course if available


Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Arizona State University (ASU)


Preferred Additional Sciences Courses – Arizona State University (ASU)

BIO 293 Healthcare Workplaces

BIO 302 Cancer—Mother of All Diseases

BIO 318 History of Medicine

BIO 340 Fundamentals of Genetics

BIO 446 Principles of Human Genetics

BIO 351 Developmental Biology

BIO 352 Laboratory in Vertebrate Developmental Anatomy

BIO 353 Cell Biology

BIO 354 Cell Biology Laboratory

BIO 355 Introduction to Computational Molecular Biology

BIO 360 Animal Physiology

BIO 361 Animal Physiology Laboratory

BIO 370 Vertebrate Zoology

BIO 385 Comparative Invertebrate Zoology

BIO 390 Medical/Dental Field Placement

BIO 400 Topics in Neuroscience

BIO 415 Biometry

BIO 420 Immunology: Molecular and Cellular Foundations

BIO 431 Genes, Development, and Evolution

BIO 432 Genetics Laboratory

BIO 440 Functional Genomics

BIO 443 Applied Molecular Genetics and Genomics

BIO 450 Advanced Developmental Biology

BIO 453 Animal Histology

BIO 455 Introduction to Comparative Genomics

BIO 461 Comparative Animal Physiology

BIO 462 Endocrine Physiology

BIO 465 Neurophysiology

BIO 467 Neurobiology

BIO 475 Advanced Human Anatomy

BIO 476 Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

BIO 477 Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience

MIC 314 HIV/AIDS: Sci/Behavior/Society

MIC 360 Bacterial Physiology

MIC 379 Medical Bacteriology

MIC 420 Immun: Molecular & Cell Foundations

MIC 441 Bacterial Genetics

MIC 443 The Microbial Universe

MIC 445 Molecular Biology/Genetics

MIC 485 General Virology

KIN 334 Functional Anatomy/Kinesiology

KIN 335 Biomechanics

KIN 340 Physiology of Exercise

KIN 345 Motor & Developmental Learning

KIN 412 Biomechanics/Skeletal System

KIN 422 Motor Control/Spcl Populations

KIN 441 Physiology of Women in Sport

KIN 444 Metabolic Adaptations/Exercise

KIN 494 Topic: Neural Aspects of Movement and Rehabilitation

Topic: Muscle Physiology

Topic: Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology

LSC 347 Fundamentals of Genetics Lecture

LSC 348 Fundamentals of Genetics Lab

NTR 300+ All 300+ nutrition courses accepted




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Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Grand Canyon University (GCU)




General Biology I 3 BIO 181 + 181L


General Biology II 3 BIO 182 + 182L


Anatomy & Physiology I or Anatomy 3* BIO 210 + BIO 210L, BIO 201 + BIO 201L

Note: BIO 155/155L, BIO 210/210L is preferred over BIO 201/201L

Anatomy & Physiology II or Physiology 3* BIO 211 + BIO 211L, BIO 202 + BIO 202L

Note: BIO 202/202L is preferred over BIO 202/202L

Microbiology 3* BIO 215 + BIO 215L

Note: BIO 215/215L preferred over 205/205L




General Chemistry I 3* CHM 113 + CHM 113L

Note: CHM 101/101L not accepted

General Chemistry II 3* CHM 115 + CHM 115L

Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry 3 CHM 231 + CHM 231L, CHM 232 + CHM 232L, CHM 235 + CHM 235L,

CHM 360 + CHM 360L


Statistics 3 BIO 500, PSY 260, SOC 400, MAT 274, MAT 374, SCI 318


Psychology 3 PSY 102, PSY 362, PSY 357, PSY 470

Nutrition 3 BIO 319

Medical Terminology 3 BIO 335


Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Grand Canyon University (GCU)


Preferred Additional Sciences Courses – Grand Canyon University (GCU)

BIO 316V Pharmacology for Health Care Professionals

BIO 317V Science Communication & Research

BIO 322 Applied Pathophysiology

BIO 333 Molecular and Cellular Biology

BIO 356 Health Promotion and Wellness and Protection

BIO 360 Physiology

BIO 440 Body Fluid and DNA Analysis

BIO 457 Genetics

BIO 460 Toxicology

BIO 475 Advanced Genetics

BIO 483 Pathophysiology

BIO 510 A Comprehensive Overview of Cell and Molecular Biology

BIO 515 Concepts of Human Physiology I

BIO 520 Concepts of Human Physiology II

BIO 525 Concepts of Medical Microbiology

BIO 550 Epidemiology

CHM 451 Pharmacology I

CHM 452 Pharmacology II

SCI 150 Critical Analysis in Science

SCI 495 Capstone Project in the Sciences




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Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Northern Arizona University (NAU)




General Biology I 3 BIO 181 + BIO 181L, BIO 181H + BIO 181L

Note: BIO 100, 100L, 154, 171 not accepted

General Biology II 3 BIO 182 + BIO 182L, BIO 182H + BIO 182L


Anatomy & Physiology I or Anatomy 3* BIO 201 + BIO 201L, BIO 416

Note: BIO 334, 334H, 338, 338H, 338L not accepted

Anatomy & Physiology II or Physiology 3* BIO 202 + BIO 202L, BIO 444C, BIO 444CH

Note: BIO 160 not accepted after 2018

Microbiology 3* BIO 205 + BIO 205L, BIO 205H + BIO 205L




General Chemistry I 3* CHM 151 + 151L

Note: CHM 130, 130L, 130R not accepted



CHM 235 + CHM 235L, CHM 238 + CHM 238L, CHM 360 + CHM 360L,

CHM 360H + CHM 360L

Note: CHM 230, 230L, 230R not accepted


Statistics 3 BIO 469, PSY 230, SOC 355W, STA 270, STA 275, STA 371


Psychology 3 PSY 101, PSY 101H, PSY 215, PSY 240, PSY 240H, PSY 250, PSY 255, PSY 260

Nutrition 3 NTS 135

Medical Terminology 3 HS 310


Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Northern Arizona University (NAU)


Preferred Additional Sciences Courses – Northern Arizona University (NAU)

BIO 192 Introduction to Exercise Science

BIO 192H Introduction to Exercise Science – Honors

BIO 221 Lower Invertebrates

BIO 222 Higher Invertebrates


BIO 240 Genetics & Evolution

BIO 240H Genetics & Evolution - Honors

BIO 300 Human Biology

BIO 310 Scientific Concepts in Human Biology

BIO 320 General Pathology

BIO 320H General Pathology – Honors

BIO 334 Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology

BIO 334H Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology

BIO 338 Physiology of Exercise

BIO 338H Physiology of Exercise – Honors

BIO 338L Exercise Physiology Lab

BIO 344 Cellular and Molecular Biology

BIO 344H Cellular and Molecular Biology – Honors

BIO 346 Advanced Microbiology

BIO 349L Molecular Techniques

BIO 350 Molecular Genetics

BIO 350H Molecular Genetics – Honors

BIO 360 Biomechanics

BIO 369 Environmental Microbiology

BIO 369H Environmental Microbiology – Honors

BIO 375 Infectious Disease

BIO 385H Infectious Disease – Honors

BIO 376 Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology

BIO 401C Immunobiology

BIO 401CH Immunobiology – Honors

BIO 402 Virology

BIO 416 Gross Human Anatomy

BIO 420C Advanced Exercise Physiology

BIO 420CH Advanced Exercise Physiology – Honors

BIO 424 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

BIO 425C Animal Physiology

BIO 425CH Animal Physiology – Honors

BIO 429 Medical Entomology

BIO 444C Human Physiology

BIO 444CH Human Physiology – Honors

BIO 454C Applied Cardiovascular Physiology

BIO 460 Exercise Testing and Prescription

BIO 465C Advanced Clinical Exercise Science

BIO 469 Data Analysis and Representation

BIO 475 Parasitology

BIO 482C Human Genomics

BIO 482CH Human Genomics – Honors

BIO 484 Human Tissue Biology

BIO 488C Medical Microbiology

BIO 488CH Medical Microbiology – Honors




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Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List University of Arizona (UA)




General Biology I 3 MCB 181R + MCB 181L


General Biology II 3 ECOL 182R + ECOL 182L


Anatomy & Physiology I or Anatomy 3* PSIO 201


Anatomy & Physiology II or Physiology 3* PSIO 202


Microbiology 3* MIC 205A + MIC 205L, MIC 2205, MIC 285R + MIC 285L




General Chemistry I 3*

CHEM 141 + CHEM 143/144, CHEM 151, CHM 1151,

CHEM 161 + CHEM 163

Note: CHEM 100, 101A, 102, 103A not accepted

General Chemistry II 3* CHEM 152, CHM 1152, CHEM 162 + CHEM 164

Note: CHEM 101B not accepted


CHEM 241A + CHEM 243A, CHEM 241B + CHEM 243B, CHEM 242A +

CHEM 243A, CHEM 242B + CHEM 243B, CHEM 246A + CHEM 247A,

CHEM 246B + CHEM 247B, BIOC 384, BIOC 385, BIOC 462A, BIOC 462B

Note: CHEM 257A not accepted


Statistics 3 PSY 290A, PSY 290B, SOC 374, SOC 375, ANY BIOS, MATH 163, MATH 263,

MATH 362, MATH 363, MATH 367


Psychology 3 PSY 101, PSY 150A1, PSY 1101, PSY 240, PSY 302, PSY 325, PSY 360,

PSY 381

Nutrition 3 NSC 101

Medical Terminology 3 CLAS 116B


Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List University of Arizona (UA)


Preferred Additional Sciences Courses – University of Arizona (UA)

MIC 328R Microbial Physiology

MIC 328L Microbial Physiology Lab

MIC 329A Microbial Diversity

MIC 350 Core Concepts in Molecular Microbiology

MIC 403R Biology of Animal Parasites

MIC 403L Parasitology Laboratory

MIC 419 Immunology

MIC 420 Pathogenic Bacteriology

MIC 423 Mechanisms of Disease

MIC 424 Virology Laboratory

MIC 425 Environmental Microbiology

MIC 426 Environmental Microbiology Laboratory

MIC 427R General Mycology

MIC 427L General Mycology Laboratory

MIC 428 Microbial Genetics

MIC 428L Microbial Genetics Laboratory

MIC 432 Comparative Immunology

MIC 433 Medical and Molecular Virology

MIC 438 Ecology of Infectious Disease

MIC 452 Antibiotics – A Biological Perspective

MIC 454 Host-Microbial Interactions

ECOL 195D Introduction to Darwinian Medicine

ECOL 223 Human Genetics and Evolution

ECOL 320 Genetics

ECOL 320H Genetics - Honors

ECOL 326 Genomics

ECOL 329A Microbial Diversity

ECOL 346 Bioinformatics

ECOL 403R Biology of Animal Parasites

ECOL 403L Parasitology Laboratory

ECOL 428R Microbial Genetics

ECOL 428L Microbial Genetics Laboratory

ECOL 432 Comparative Immunology

ECOL 437 Vertebrate Physiology

ECOL 457 Medical-Veterinary Entomology

PSIO 303 Integrative Cellular Physiology

PSIO 305 Integrative Systems Physiology

PSIO 380 Fundamentals of Human Physiology

PSIO 420 Exercise and Environmental Physiology

PSIO 426 Extreme Physiology

PSIO 431 Physiology of the Immune System

PSIO 450 Respiratory Physiology

PSIO 452 Digestive Physiology

PSIO 465 Neurophysiology

PSIO 467 Endocrine Physiology

PSIO 469 Human Reproductive Physiology

PSIO 484 Cardiovascular Muscle Biology and Disease

PSIO 485 Cardiovascular Physiology

PSIO 487 Physiology of Aging

NSC 300+ All 300+ nutritional science courses




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Phoenix Metro

Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Maricopa Community Colleges




General Biology I 3 BIO 181

Note: BIO 100, 105, 156 not accepted

General Biology II 3 BIO 182

Anatomy & Physiology I or Anatomy 3* BIO 201



Microbiology 3* BIO 205





General Chemistry I 3* CHM 150, CHM 151 + CHM 151LL

Note: CHM 090, 107, 107LL, 130, 130LL not accepted

General Chemistry II 3* CHM 152 + CHM 152LL

Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry 3 CHM 230 + CHM 230LL, CHM 235 + CHM 235LL, CHM 236 + CHM 236LL,

CHM 238, CHM 260


Statistics 3 MAT 206, PSY 230


Psychology 3 PSY 101, PSY 230, PSY 240

Nutrition 3 FON 100 + FON 100LL, FON 210, FON 225, FON 230, FON 241 + FON 241LL,

FON 242

Medical Terminology 3 HCC 145, HCC 145AA, HCC 145AB, HCC 145AC, HES 154AA, SPA 117


Courses applicable to all of the following schools: Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Estrella Mountain Community College, GateWay Community College, Glendale Community College, Mesa Community College, Paradise Valley Community College, Phoenix College, Rio Salado College, Scottsdale Community College and South Mountain Community College

Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Maricopa Community Colleges


Preferred Additional Sciences Courses – Maricopa Community College(s)

BIO 240 Genetics

HCR 240 Human Pathophysiology

HCR 240AA Human Pathophysiology I

HCR 240AB Human Pathophysiology II




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Tucson & Southern Arizona

Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Central Arizona College (CAC)








Note: BIO 160, LMT 160 not accepted


Note: HPM 173 not accepted


Note: HCC 275 not accepted




General Chemistry I 3* CHM 151

Note: CHM 130, 138 not accepted


Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry 3 CHM 235, CHM 236


Statistics 3 MAT 162, PSY 230, HIM 205, BUS 208



Nutrition 3 NTR 104, NTR 123, NTR 141, NTR 200, CUL 268

Medical Terminology 3 HCC 103


Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Central Arizona College (CAC)


Preferred Additional Sciences Courses – Central Arizona College (CAC)

NTR 200+ All 200+ level nutrition courses




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Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Cochise College















Note: CHM 128, CHM 138 not accepted




Statistics 3 MAT 167, PSY 250, PSY 290, BUS 219


Psychology 3 PSY 101, PSY 103, PSY 210, PSY 240, PSY 270

Nutrition 3 FON 101, FON 201

Medical Terminology 3 HLT 101


Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Cochise College


Preferred Additional Sciences Courses – Cochise College

RTH 200+ Any advanced (200+) respiratory therapy courses




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Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Pima Community College (PCC)





Note: BIO 056, 100, 105, 156 not accepted



Note: BIO 160, EMT 109, HCA 119, VET 130 not accepted


Note: VET 131 not accepted

Microbiology 3* BIO 205, MLT 251





Note: CHM 121, CHM 130 not accepted






Note: HIT 175 not accepted



Nutrition 3 FSS 241, FSN 127, FSN 154

Medical Terminology 3 HIT 105, MDA 124, TRS 161


Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Pima Community College (PCC)


Preferred Additional Sciences Courses – Pima Community College (PCC)

BIO 104 Animal Sexual Behavior

BIO 121 Current Issues in Human Biology

BIO 131 Biosciences I: Laboratory Techniques

BIO 132 Biosciences II: Laboratory Research

BIO 135 Genetics, Biotechnology and Human Affairs

BIO 157 Basic Histology for Anatomy and Physiology

BIO 206 Biotechnology Instrumentation I

BIO 207 Biotechnology Instrumentation II

BIO 218 Human Pathophysiology

BIO 220 Introduction to Neurobiology and Cognitive Science

HTP 101 Histology

HTP 105 Histotechniques I

HTP 200 Histotechniques II

HTP 201 Histotechniques III

HTP 202 Histotechniques IV

MLT 200 Urinalysis/Body Fluids

MLT 211 Hematology

MLT 221 Clinical Chemistry

MLT 231 Immunohematology/Immunology

MLT 251 Clinical Microbiology

MLT 260 Parasitology and Immunology/Serology

PHT 171 Pharmaceutical Calculations

PHT 172 Drug Therapy I

PHT 182 Drug Therapy II

RTH XXX Advanced respiratory therapy courses




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Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Tohono O’odham Community College (TOCC)




General Biology I 3 BIO 181N

Note: BIO 100N, 105N, 108N, 109N, 156N not accepted

General Biology II 3 BIO 182N

Anatomy & Physiology I or Anatomy 3* BIO 201N


Anatomy & Physiology II or Physiology 3* BIO 202N

Microbiology 3* BIO 205N




General Chemistry I 3* No courses available


General Chemistry II 3* No courses available

Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry 3 No courses available


Statistics 3 BUS 205


Psychology 3 PSY 101

Nutrition 3 BIO 127N

Medical Terminology 3 No courses available


Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Tohono O’odham Community College (TOCC)


Preferred Additional Sciences Courses – Tohono O’odham Community College (TOCC)

BIO 208N Tohono O’odham Ethnobotany




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Flagstaff & Northern Arizona

Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Coconino Community College (CCC)






















Psychology 3 PSY 101, PSY 205, PSY 227, PSY 236, PSY 240, PSY 250, PSY 255

Nutrition 3 NTR 135

Medical Terminology 3 AHS 131, SPA 125


Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Coconino Community College (CCC)


Preferred Additional Sciences Courses – Coconino Community College (CCC)





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Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Diné College



















Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry 3 CHM 235, CHM 236, CHM 360



Statistics 3 MTH 213, PSY 213, PSY 290, PSY 413, PUH 290


Psychology 3 PSY 111, PSY 211, PSY 241, PSY 250, PSY 315, PSY 255

Nutrition 3 PUH 141, PUH 241

Medical Terminology 3 BIO 170


Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Diné College


Preferred Additional Sciences Courses – Diné College


BIO 221 Invertebrate Biology I

BIO 222 Invertebrate Biology II


BIO 242 General Genetics

BIO 344 Cellular and Molecular Biology

BIO 425 Animal Physiology




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Eastern Arizona

Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Eastern Arizona College (EAC)





Note: BIO 100, 101A-E, 105, 130 not accepted



Note: BIO 160, HHP 278 not accepted


Note: HCE 240 not accepted











Statistics 3 MAT 160, PSY 220, BIO 187, PSY 270



Nutrition 3 HCE 241, HHP 274

Medical Terminology 3 HCE 112


Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Eastern Arizona College (EAC)


Preferred Additional Sciences Courses – Eastern Arizona College

No courses available




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Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Northland Pioneer College







Anatomy & Physiology I or Anatomy 3* BIO 201 Note: BIO 160 not accepted










Statistics 3 MAT 125, PSY 201, PSY 230, PSY 290, BUS 201



Nutrition 3 HES 145

Medical Terminology 3 HES 170, BUS 184


Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Northland Pioneer College


Preferred Additional Sciences Courses – Northland Pioneer College

BIO 241 Genetics




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Western Arizona

Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Arizona Western College (AWC)





Note: BIO 100, 156 not accepted



Note: BIO 160, LMT 271 not accepted


Note: EXW 225 not accepted











Statistics 3 PSY 230, PSY 290, QBA 211


Psychology 3 PSY 101, PSY 227, PSY 238, PSY 270, PSY 281

Nutrition 3 NTR 201, NTR 139

Medical Terminology 3 AHE 101, SPA 117


Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Arizona Western College (AWC)


Preferred Additional Sciences Courses – Arizona Western College (AWC)


BIO 254 Entomology




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Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Mohave Community College








Note: HES 129 not accepted


Note: MEA 205 not accepted






General Chemistry I 3* CHM 151 Note: CHM 130 not accepted




Statistics 3 MAT 211, PSY 235, PSY 290A



Nutrition 3 NUT 203

Medical Terminology 3 HES 113


Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Course List Mohave Community College


Preferred Additional Sciences Courses – Mohave Community College

No courses available




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Physician Assistant Studies Program Arizona Prerequisite ......Physician Assistant Studies Program General Prerequisite Course List SCH = Semester Credit Hours (multiply by 0.667 for