A Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences with a Pre-Physician Assistant concentration is available for students pursuing acceptance into Physician Assistant graduate level programs. This concentration prepares students for admission to Physician Assistant graduate programs by providing graduates with the fundamentals required for transitioning into advanced degrees. In addition, all students will receive guidance from advisors on graduate program clinical requirements, simulated interviews, personal statement and resume reviews. The Pre-Physician Assistant program provides students with the skills necessary to succeed in many biology based careers and graduate programs.
Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its goals:
To prepare students for successful entry into Physician Assistant and/or related graduate programs.
To create a strong foundation of critical enquiry, scientific analysis and biological knowledge required for success in graduate programs.
To cultivate student’s laboratory techniques routinely applied in medical science.
To develop students written and verbal competencies, enabling them to formulate concise and accurate reports of experimental work.
To develop students capable of using the scientific methods to design experimental studies and statistically analyze the results.
To develop biomedical professionals who practice within a legal, ethical framework.
To develop students through the integration of content relating to current concepts of life sciences, physical sciences, and interdisciplinary studies.
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Prerequisites for Major Courses
Minimum grade of “C” for lower level math and science courses
Successful completion of all lower division math and science requirements
Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences with a Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration, students must earn 120 credit hours as described below. The length of this program is approximately 35 months (this will vary if a student transfers in credits).
Upper Division General Education Courses (6.0 credit hours)
Bioinformatics
3.0 credit hours
Health Law and Ethics
3.0 credit hours
Writing for the Technical Professional
3.0 credit hours
Free Elective Courses (6.0 credit hours) - Free elective may be chosen from either upper or lower division courses.
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