3+3 Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master's Physician Assistant Studies

3+3 Degree Path for a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Recommend Sequence of Courses

Freshman Fall – 17 hrs.

UE 101	University Experience	1
MA 113	College Algebra	3
BIO 114	Principles of Biology I	4
ENG 133	Technical Communication	3
	Or
ENG 143	College Composition	3
PSY 113	Principles of Psychology	3
SP 203	Effective Speaking	3
	Or
COM 163	Interpersonal Communication	3

Freshman Spring – 17 hrs.

MA 123	Trigonometry	3
CH 104	General Chemistry I	4
BIO 124	Principles of Biology II	4
HUM 203	Humanities Seminar	3
BIO 163	Medical Terminology	3

Sophomore Fall – 18 hrs.

BIO 233	Cell Biology	3
BIO 274	General Ecology	4
CH 114	General Chemistry II	4
ENG 153	Introduction to Literature	3
PH 154	College Physics I	4

Sophomore Spring – 17 hrs.

CH 204	Organic Chemistry I	4
BIO 202	Introduction to Biological Literature & Communication	2
BIO 324	Microbiology	4
PH 164	College Physics II	4
	PA Specific Biology Elective (3)	3

Junior Fall – 18 hrs.

BIO 384	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
BIO 414	Genetics	4
BIO 302	Professional Practice in Science	2
BIO 434	Biochemistry I	4
	Natural Science Biology Elective	4

Junior Spring – 18 hrs.

BIO 394	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
	Humanities or Social Science Elective	3
MA 253	Statistics	3
SCI 434	Science Internship	4
	PA Specific Biology Elective (3)	3

Not Pursuing the MPAS Program – 15 hrs.

Courses to complete for Bachelor of Science – Biology if not pursuing the MPAS Program

Senior Fall and Spring - 15 hrs.

Electives (15)

15

MPAS Program Acceptance – 35 hrs.

Courses to complete as part of the 1^st year MPAS Program

MPAS Fall I – 17 hrs.

PAS 5004	Clinical Anatomy	4
PAS 5012	Clinical Skills I: Medical Documentation and Interviewing	2
PAS 5014	Clinical Physiology	4
PAS 5022	Physician Assistant Professional Practice	2
PAS 5052	Clinical Application and Reflection Experience I	2
PAS 5213	Diagnostic Techniques - Imaging	3

MPAS Spring I – 18 hrs.

PAS 5102	Clinical Skills II: Physical Exam	2
PAS 5110	Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics I	Other
PAS 5122	Clinical Genetics	2
PAS 5152	Clinical Application and Reflection Experience II	2
PAS 5161	Clinical Pharmacology I	1
PAS 5171	Evidence Based Practice I	1