Pre-Physician Assistant

Earn your undergraduate degree while preparing for a future as a physician assistant.

Some of the most important people in a medical facility are those assisting the primary doctor. The pre-physician assistant curriculum at UND prepares you for the rigors of physician assistant graduate school, and allows you to explore medicine before fully committing to the program. Help patients, doctors, nurses and others by becoming a physician assistant.

Program Snapshot
Program type:
Pre-Professional Program
Format:
On-campus
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
120

Why Study Pre-Physician Assistant at UND?

As you prepare to assist in major surgeries, perform post-operative care and conduct other procedures and health processes, you'll learn the power of medicine and the impact of caring for a community. Some courses you'll take to prepare for physician assistant school are:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Physiology
  • Genetics
  • Cell Biology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Nutrition
  • Abnormal Psychology

This program is not a major. See the Pre-Physician Assistant program information for requirements and steps to join.