Human anatomy
Anatomy and Physiology I and II are accepted for this requirement; they are not accepted for physiology prerequisite.
WMU option: BIOS 2110 Human Anatomy
Human physiology (must be upper level)
Pathophysiology does not fulfill this requirement.
WMU option: BIOS 3500 Physiology for Majors
Microbiology
Must have an accompanying lab BIOS 2320
WMU option: BIOS 3120 Microbiology
Biochemistry (must be upper level)
Organic Chemistry does not satisfy this requirement.
WMU option: CHEM 3550 Introductory Biochemistry
Developmental psychology (life span)
The course must cover the entire life span- from birth to death. Introduction psychology courses do not meet this requirement. This course may also be called Human Growth and Development or Human Development.
WMU option: HSV 2250 Growth, Development and Aging (covers psychological and physiological maturation).
Introductory statistics
Must contain descriptive analysis and inferential methods.
WMU options: STAT 2600 Elementary Statistics or STAT 3660 Introduction to Statistics
additional information
- Knowledge-based testing does not satisfy any of the required prerequisites, e.g., USMLE. All prerequisites must be stand alone courses.
- A degree in health sciences is helpful but not necessary as long as the required prerequisite courses are completed with a C or better. Consequently, an art major could qualify for admission as long as the required prerequisites are in place at the time of admission, and the student has an understanding and dedication to the PA role and mission.
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