What are the pre-requisites for PA school?
Each PA program has different course requirements, but most programs require coursework in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Be sure to contact each PA school to determine which coursework you should be completing! Click here for the minimum requirements for admission to Stony Brooks PA Program. In addition to course pre-requisites, many PA programs will ask prospective students to complete direct patient care hours, in which students receive hands-on experience with patients. Not all volunteer hours/jobs may be accepted by certain schools, so contact each school to make sure your hours will qualify for their clinical requirements. For a $35 fee, students can research most PA schools in one location through the Physician Assistant Programs Directory.
