Prerequisite Coursework & Unofficial Evaluation
Admitted students must be able to provide a final official transcript showing all prerequisite courses completed prior to May 1 of the year of entry.
| Biological Sciences - 11 semester hours |
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Year long series of Human Anatomy and Human Physiology with Labs Note: Will count as two prerequisite courses |
| 1 Microbiology or Bacteriology course (Lab not required) |
| Chemistry - 11 semester hours |
| 1 Organic or Biochemistry course (Lab not required) |
| 2 additional general chemistry or other chemistry courses (labs required) |
| Statistics - 3 semester hours |
| 1 course - cannot be substituted with calculus or algebra |
| General Psychology or Sociology - 3 semester hours |
| 1 Psychology or Sociology course |
| Recommended Additional Coursework |
| Pharmacology, Medical Terminology, Spanish, Abnormal Psychology, Development Psychology, Aging and Disabilities, Public Health, Technical Writing, Communications. |
| Conversion of Hours (Semester hours vs. Quarter hours) |
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Note: All quarter hours must be converted into semester hours. |
| Note: Most Science coursework obtained at a community college level, must be above the "introductory" level. Contact Admissions for further information. |
Unofficial Prerequisite Evaluation Worksheet
The Unofficial Prerequisite Evaluation Worksheet (PDF) is to help you determine which prerequisites you have fulfilled and those which you have remaining to meet the prerequisite coursework for the School of Physician Assistant Studies.
You may save the completed worksheet to your computer and email it to us with unofficial transcripts if possible. You may also fax or mail if you prefer.
Email gradadmissions@pacificu.edu
Fax (503) 352-7290
Pacific University
Office of Admissions
190 SE 8th Avenue, Ste. 181
Hillsboro, Oregon, 97123 USA

