PA-preparation Program – Student Responsibilities

To remain in the PA-preparation track, a student must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.2 by the end of the first academic year. By the end of the second academic year, a student must then earn a minimum GPA of 3.4 overall and in prescribed science and mathematics courses. A minimum grade of B- is required in all science courses.

To enhance the success of graduate applications, students are expected to participate in College and divisional activities. There are many opportunities for students to demonstrate involvement in professional, cultural, and recreational activities. Active participation in one or more of these areas in looked upon favorably when graduate admission applications are reviewed.

It is essential that students consult the specific admission requirements for graduate programs in which they are interested. This must be done in a timely manner to ensure that any necessary changes in course scheduling can be accommodated. Students are responsible for adjusting their course schedules to meet graduate admission requirements. Students must also be aware of the number and type of contact hours required and have a plan to address this requirement. Students must also arrange to take any required entrance exam (e.g. GRE).

Requirements

Required Biology Courses (40 cr.)

BIO 1030ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I

4

BIO 1040ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II

4

BIO 1130BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES I

4

BIO 1140BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES II

4

BIO 2040GENETICS

4

BIO 2080PRINCIPLES OF MICROBIOLOGY

4

BIO 2521/PSY 3521INTRODUCTION TO THE NEUROSCIENCES

4

BIO 3910/CHM 3910/EXS 3910NATURAL SCIENCE SEMINAR I

1

BIO 3920/CHM 3920/EXS 3920NATURAL SCIENCE SEMINAR II

2

BIO 4030CELLULAR BIOLOGY

4

Or

BIO 4050DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

4

BIO 4310/CHM 4310BIOCHEMISTRY

4

BIO 4900/CHM 4900/EXS 4900NATURAL SCIENCE SEMINAR III

1

Other Required Science and Math Courses

CHM 1510CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES I

4

CHM 1520CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES II

4

CHM 2010ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I

4

CHM 2020ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

4

PHY 2010GENERAL PHYSICS I

4

PHY 2020GENERAL PHYSICS II

4

MTH 2510ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY- CALCULUS I

4

MTH 2520ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY- CALCULUS II

4

Or

MTH 3020APPLIED STATISTICS

3

MTH 2070ELEMENTARY STATISTICS

3

Courses required in the Core

NOTE: The above courses in Sciences and Mathematics will fulfill the General Education requirements in these areas. In addition, students in this concentration are required to take the five courses listed below. For additional General Education course requirements, see Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree.

ENG 1010COLLEGE WRITING

3

ENG 1020FORMS OF LITERATURE

3

PSY 1010GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

An upper-division PSY course

An ethics course