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 快播 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 快播 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 快播 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 快播 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 Trine'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 快播 PA Direct Entry program.
Information about tuition can be found at Cost and Investment.

 

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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