Program Overview
Well-qualified applicants will be considered for the physician assistant-preparation (PA-Prep) pathway, which is part of the health science studies major. PA-Prep students will follow a curriculum that will provide a parallel education to the Entry-Level Dual-Degree BS in Health Sciences / MHS in Physician Assistant (ELMPA) program and will be closely advised by health sciences faculty.
At the end of four years, PA-Prep students will be extremely competitive candidates for Quinnipiac's MHS in Physician Assistant program, or PA graduate programs at other institutions.
Top candidates from our PA-Prep pathway will have the opportunity in their junior year to be considered for limited spaces in the Entry-Level Dual-Degree BS in Health Sciences / MHS in Physician Assistant (ELMPA) program.
Included in the program are the basic pre-requisites in biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, as well as science electives. Students will have a course that allows opportunities to shadow PAs as well as EMT licensure that will assist in obtaining direct patient care hours. Students can also participate in the pre-PA club, Interprofessional Healthcare Education programming, leadership opportunities and community service to build a robust portfolio.