Health Careers for BSU Students Community Guide: Physician Assistant School

General Course Work*:
*Below are common course requirements but can vary between schools. Make sure to check for individual school requirements. 

• BIOL121 and BIOL 122
• CHEM 141 and CHEM 142
• BIOL 251 and BIOL 252
• BIOL 302 or BIOL 395
• BIOL 297, PSYC 201, or ECON 210
• One to Two Semesters of social and behavioral sciences: PSYC 100 is recommended
• ENGL 101 and ENGL 102

Possible Additional Requirements:

• BIOL 200 or BIOL 321
• CHEM 243 and CHEM 244
• CHEM 352 or 452
• MATH 141 or MATH 161E/MATH 143

Schools will request either the GRE to PA-CAT. Check with the schools you are applying to find out which exam you should take.

1. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and What is a good GRE score?

   • Best Strategies for Studying for the GRE by a BSU alum 

   • Websites - The Princeton Review, Kaplan, ETS, TestPrepPractice (free prep and study resources)

   • Books - Kaplan, The Princeton Review, Magoosh

   • Quizlet  and Chegg Flashcards

2. Physician Assistant College Admission Test (PA-CAT)
   • Quizlet and Chegg Flashcards

• Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) - Most schools accept applications through CASPA. For other schools you need to apply individually. 

• How to Apply

• List of PA Schools

• My PA Box

• CASPA Fee Waivers

• CASPer Exam

• See where you are through a self assessment form