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Academic Prerequisites for Physician Assistant School
Currently there are six physician assistant programs in the State of Texas. Each of which require a baccalaureate degree prior to entry into the program. Upon the completion of the program a Master Degree will awarded.
The prerequisite requirement for entry into the programs are somewhat varied. Below is a list of courses that may be considered a summation of the overall requirements.
| Biological Sciences | 8 hours General Biology 4 hours Microbiology 4 hours Genetics (8 hours A&P required by some) |
| Chemistry | 8 hours General Chemistry 4 hours Organic Chemistry |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 3 hours Psychology 3 hours Sociology 3 hours Humanities |
| Mathematics | 3 hours College Algebra 3 hours Statistics |
| English | 6 hours (includes composition) |
| Computer Concepts/Applications | 3 hours CIS |
| Medical Terminology | 1 hour |