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Physician Assistant Prerequisites

Springfield College has become renowned for its unique blend of academic rigor and hands-on experience in this field. Students enrolled in the Springfield College Physician Assistant (PA) Master of Science Program receive the most comprehensive education available in the academics of medicine, combined with significant practical clinical experience in a variety of settings.

The PA Masters Program is an exceptional representation of the College’s dedication to the development of the whole person—spirit, mind, and body—for leadership in service to humanity.

Getting In
Admission to the Springfield College Physician Assistant Graduate Program is highly competitive, and a limited number of seats is available. To be considered for one of these positions, a candidate must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with an overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. and an overall science GPA of at least 3.0. Completed graduate applications will be accepted up to and including June 15 of each year for classes beginning in January of the comming year. Interviews for graduate placement will take part in August and all candidates will be notified of the acceptance decision by September 1.

The following prerequisite courses must have been successfully completed:

• General Chemistry (8 credit hours)
• Biology (8 credit hours)
• College Algebra (3 credit hours)

The following prerequisite courses must have been successfully completed within 7 years of enrollment:

• Human Anatomy and Physiology (8 credit hours)
• Microbiology (4 credit hours)
• Organic Chemistry (3 credit hours)
• Biochemistry (3 credit hours)
• Statistics (3 credit hours)

In addition to these academic requirements, candidates must have at least 220 hours of healthcare-related experience prior to applying to the program.

Knowledge of the profession, 30 hours of P.A. observation, healthcare field and a commitment to providing quality healthcare must be demonstrated. Personal references, submitted as part of the application process, must present evidence of strong personal qualities, character, and intellectual ability indicative of success in the PA Masters Program.

Learn More About the Physician Assistant Program

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