Prerequisite Coursework

All prerequisites must be completed by December 31 of the application cycle. All applicants who are accepted must have a completed Bachelor's degree, its equivalent or a higher degree upon matriculation to the Physician Assistant Studies Program.

Prior studies or degree work, work experience, fluency in Spanish, and residency in the underserved counties of South Texas may be helpful to all applicants. Although the prerequisite coursework may be accomplished at any accredited junior college, four-year college, or university, it is preferred that most, if not all, coursework be completed at a four-year college or university. Additional recommendations include Spanish coursework and medical terminology. A human focus is recommended for Anatomy & Physiology.

The following courses will be considered.  Botany courses will not be considered.

Note:  Pass or Credit grades will not be accepted for any science prerequisite coursework.  Credit by examination is accepted for Statistics and Psychology only.  All prerequisite science courses must be taken for science majors.  Science courses taken for non-science majors will not be accepted.

Note to applicants with foreidn coursework:  Every applicant must meet ALL prerequisite requirements.  No prerequisite course waivers or substitutions will be granted.  If admitted, foreign medical graduates will not be given advanced placement standing for any Physician Assistant Studies Program coursework.  All matriculants must complete the entire professional curriculum.

Note: Applicants with course credit from institutions with Quarter or Trimester credit systems should CLICK HERE for a conversion table.