Physician Assistant Course Prerequisites

A future career as a Physician Assistant requires you plan now. IU’s Health Profession and Prelaw Center (HPPLC) has a useful guide that outlines all the information to set you on your path to success.

The guide includes information on the following:

  • Description of the profession
  • The degree path
  • Choosing your degree and major
  • Physician assistant program course admission requirements
  • Your course load
  • Planning your fall course options
  • Pre-Physician Assistant Course Requirements
  • Additional Planning Notes
  • Other activities for pre-physician assistant students

Refer to the HPPLC Pre-Physician Guidebook for information and follow up with HPPLC with any questions.

By Kim Ecenbarger
Kim Ecenbarger SPH Senior Associate Director