Pre-Physician Assistant

Track

The pre-physician assistant professional track (Pre-PA) program is designed for students interested in preparing for a career as a physician assistant.  , PAs are nationally certified and state-licensed professionals who practice team-based medicine with physicians and other healthcare providers. The  projects job growth of 37 percent between 2016 and 2026. The median annual wage for PAs was $104,860 in 2017.

From Pre-PA to MPAS

The pre-physician assistant professional track enables students majoring in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and biomedical engineering to prepare for application to the 91²Ö¿â Master of science in physician assistant studies (MPAS) program and other physician assistant studies programs in the United States.

The traditional pathway to most PA education programs is through a competitive application process. Different PA programs have different prerequisite courses/admissions requirements. The 91²Ö¿â Pre-PA curriculum provides a foundation for entry into PA programs, but students in this program must pay particular attention to the specific prerequisites for their PA program of choice. The 91²Ö¿â Pre-PA Program track prepares students for admission into a Physician Assistant Studies Program.

Entering students who have achieved superior academic performance in high school may apply for the 91²Ö¿â PA Direct Entry program. Learn more about the PA Direct Entry program.

Guidance along the way

The Pre-PA program gives opportunities for guidance from physician assistant studies faculty and interaction with the 91²Ö¿â's MPAS program. It establishes realistic expectations for success.

Additional Information

 

Entering students who have achieved superior academic performance in high school may apply for the 91²Ö¿â PA Direct Entry program.

 

Angela Bojrab, D.P.M.
Director of Pre-Health Professions
bojraba@trine.edu
260-665-4688

Tyann Billman, MSM, PA-C
Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies
billmant@trine.edu
260-702-8014

Program Information

Degree

Pre-Physician Assistant Studies

Program Feature

Direct Entry

Duration

120 hours

Level

Undergraduate

Campus Location

Angola, IN

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