Health Sciences, B.S. - Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration

The Pre-Physician Assistant concentration prepares students for admission into a Physician Assistant (PA) master’s degree program. The curriculum of the Pre-PA concentration focuses on the sciences, healthcare, and medical knowledge required to pursue a career as a PA. The Pre-Physician Assistant concentration aims to provide BS Health Sciences  students with a strong educational foundation and the necessary prerequisites for PA school. Completion of this concentration does not guarantee admission to the UB Physician Assistant graduate program . The Pre-Physician Assistant sequence requires the following courses. Please note that 16 credits are from the general education requirements: 

The Health Sciences major provides excellent preparation for Physician Assistant programs. All phases of the Health Sciences Pre-Physician Assistant study are customized with courses designed to meet the admission requirements for the majority of Physician Assistant programs. Pre-PA applicants should have 1000+ hours of direct patient contact.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program requirements, graduates will be competent in areas of responsibility required for application to physician assistant programs. The learning outcomes for the pre-physician assistant program include:

1. Identify, formulate, and solve broadly-defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science to areas relevant to the discipline .
2. Students will be able to synthesize, integrate, and analyze research in health science literature in selected science courses.
3. Apply scientific knowledge from multiple fields to critically analyze health-related problems.
4. Communicate science and health concepts, data, and analytical arguments professionally, clearly, and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
5. Practice flexible professional skills needed for careers in health sciences professional fields.
6. Understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in health-related care.
7. Recognize, evaluate, and respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse demographic population.