Post Baccalaureate Pre-PA Program
In this program, pre-PA students attend classes that are primarily post-bacc exclusive as a cohort to maximize their learning experiences. These classes are taught by faculty from the College of Science and Technology and the Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine. In addition, pre-PA will receive standardized test preparation in the spring. Our program will provide students with the academic preparation needed to enter PA school.
Clinical Opportunities: Bethann Mercanti, DSC, MMSc, PA-C
Pre-PA students have the opportunity to shadow PAs in several specialties, including neurology, orthopedics, and cardiology, in different settings, including surgery, inpatient care, outpatient care, and procedural visits, as part of a semester-long program.
Please join us as a member of a small cohort of like-minded individuals prepared for the rigor of a full-time program. Admission is on a rolling basis so we advise you to apply early.
Non-Science Background Curriculum *
General Chemistry I & Lab
Introduction to Problem-Solving and Logical Thinking
General Chemistry II & Lab
Introduction to Problem-Solving and Logical Thinking
Clinical Microbiology & Lab
Organic Chemistry & Lab
Elements of Statistics
Medical Terminology
Fundamentals of Physiology & Lab
Human Anatomy & Lab
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
GRE Prep
* This curriculum assumes students have taken Bio I & Lab and Bio II & Lab before entering our program.
Science Background Curriculum
Principles of Medical Genetics
Fundamentals of Medical Biochemistry
Clinical Microbiology & Lab
Introduction to Problem-Solving and Logical Thinking
Medical Terminology
Fundamentals of Physiology & Lab
Human Anatomy & Lab
Elements of Statistics
GRE Prep
BCHS & ACHS
Basic & Advanced Core in Health Sciences

Both BCHS and ACHS Pre-PA applicants should apply to our program through PostBacCAS under the Pre-Physician Assistant (PA) Post Baccalaureate Program designation.