9/24/2013  

Thomas Jefferson University Physician Assistant Studies Program Prerequisite Worksheet

Student Name: ____________________________ CASPA ID: ____________________________

You need not complete all prerequisites before you apply, but the majority should be completed before an admissions decision can be made. All prerequisites must be completed before you enter the program.

• GPA: 3.0 GPA strongly recommended • Test Scores: MCAT and GRE are not required

 Course Requirement Credits

Required Course Name and

Number Credits Earned

School/Institution attended

Date Comp./ To Be Comp.

Biology* 4 Biology* 4 Chemistry* 4 Chemistry* 4 Anatomy with lab 4 Physiology with lab 4 Microbiology with lab 3 Psychology 3 Total 34 * Minimum of two courses with laboratory components are required. Additional Recommended Coursework: Medical Terminology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics. Course Clarification: All science courses must be completed within 10 years of application to Jefferson. Courses must be completed with a grade of “C-” or above to be eligible for transfer. A grade of “D” or below will not be eligible for transfer; “B” to be considered competitive Technical Standards: In addition to meeting all academic requirements, students must meet all performance requirements for the program. Please visit www.jefferson.edu/admissions-schools/admissions/apply/technical_standards.html for details. Curriculum: The curriculum for the Physician Assistant program is outlined here: http://www.jefferson.edu/health_professions/departments/physician_assistant/programs/Curriculum.html

Questions? 1-877-JEFF-247 or (215) 503-8890 *Course Acceptance Subject to Academic Counselor Approval