BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | PRE-PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Overview | Pre-Physician Assistant
Practice medicine but avoid the cost of medical school by preparing to become a physician assistant. Physician assistants have the opportunity to work in a variety of healthcare specialties like pediatrics, surgery, geriatrics, and more. The Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physician Assistant program prepares undergraduate students to enter a master’s-level Physician Assistant program. The degree includes all of the required course prerequisites necessary to be considered for acceptance into a master of science in physician assistant studies (MSPA) program. The program provides flexibility for a variety of specific entrance requirements.
Program Outcomes
- Gain a greater appreciation for the creative power and wisdom of our Creator in the design and function of the human body.
- Demonstrate knowledge of general principles in the biomedical and pharmaceutical field.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Research problems to develop expedient solutions.
- Apply science and mathematics to solve complex problems including the analysis and interpretation of data from lab experiments.
- Demonstrate behaviors required to succeed in the modern workplace including the ability to function effectively and ethically in a team environment.
Suggested Course Schedule
Semester 1
General Biology 1 (4)
General Chemistry 1 (4)
Old Testament Survey (3)
English Composition 1 (3)
Music Elective (2)
Total Credits: 16
Semester 2
General Biology 2 (4)
General Chemistry 2 (4)
New Testament Survey (3)
English Composition 2 (3)
The Modern World (3)
Total Credits: 17
Semester 1
General Science Elective (4)
Pre-Calculus (3)
Christian Life, Leadership, and Evangelism (3)
American Studies Elective (3)
Literature Elective (3)
Total Credits: 16
Semester 2
Microbiology (4)
Anatomy and Physiology 1 (4)
Probability and Statistics (3)
Baptist Heritage (3)
Fundamentals of Public Speaking (2)
Total Credits: 16
Semester 1
Anatomy and Physiology 2 (4)
Organic Chemistry 1 (4)
Technical Writing (3)
Bible Doctrine 1 or 2 (3)
Total Credits: 14
Semester 2
Organic Chemistry 2 (4)
Medical Terminology (2)
Apologetics (2)
Bible Doctrine 1 or 2 (3)
Open Elective (3)
Total Credits: 14
Summer
Clinical Internship (3)
Semester 1
Biochemistry 1 (4)
Genetics (3)
Introduction to Sociology (3)
Modern Creationary Thought* (3)
Open Elective (3)
Total Credits: 16
*Biblical Studies Core Electives reduced to 3 credits with additional requirement of Modern Creationary Thought.
Semester 2
Biochemistry 2 (4)
General Psychology (3)
Bible Elective (3)
Open Elective (6)
Total Credits: 16
Related Majors
Physical Education & Health
Related Minors
Potential Career Fields
Physician’s Assistant
Medical Research
Clinical Research
*Some careers and employment positions require graduate degrees,
specialized training, or addtional certification and licenses.
MBU Program Faculty

Dr. Lane Hansel
Department of Applied Science | Chair
Credentials:
EdD, Educational Leadership, Bob Jones University
MS, Microbiology, Clemson University
MS, Biological Sciences, Clemson University (in progress)
MS, Counseling, Bob Jones University
BS, Biology, Bob Jones University

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