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Biology - Pre-Physician Assistant (BS)

Your VIP Access to PA School

The pre-PA program is designed for students who are ready to take the first step toward a career as a Physician Assistant. Through a strong foundation in the sciences, hands-on learning, and clinical exposure, students build the knowledge and experience needed to continue into graduate-level PA studies.

One of the key advantages of this track is the opportunity for direct admission into the graduate phase of the PA program. Qualified students can secure a guaranteed seat, streamlining the transition from undergraduate study to professional training and reducing the stress of a highly competitive application process.

Think of it as your all-access pass to one of the most sought-after healthcare careers.

Program Highlights

The Marywood Edge

Practice in top-tier labs, shadow real PAs, and gain patient care experience that gives you an edge. Whether you’re suturing in a simulation or shadowing in a hospital, everything you do prepares you for the adrenaline and responsibility of life as a PA. If you’re serious about making an impact and want a program that matches your ambition, Marywood’s Pre-PA track is your launchpad.

Top 10 Physician Assistant Schools in PA

According to College Factual, Marywood University ranks #10 in Physician Assistant schools in the state of Pennsylvania.

100% Guaranteed Interview

All pre-pa students are guaranteed an interview with the Physician Assistant committee as long as the student meets the admission criteria for the Physician Assistant Program.

Smiling PA student wearing a striped yellow shirt, posing by a tree.

I chose Marywood because I like the welcoming environment, and the small class sizes let me build connections with my professors. Stepping onto campus feels like home. I wo...

Priya Patel '22

Top Career Paths

  • Surgical Specialties

  • Family Medicine/General Practice

  • Emergency Medicine

  • Internal Medicine Subspecialties

Top Employers

  • Hospitals

  • Office-Based Private Practice

  • Urgent Care

  • Federal Government/Hospital/Unit

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Centers of Excellence

Marywood University hosts three academic Centers of Excellence on campus; The Center for Law, Justice and Policy, The Center for Urban Studies, and The Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center. Each center provides students with the tools and resources to excel in their academic endeavors, fostering a dynamic environment where they can engage deeply with their respective fields of study and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.

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Accreditation

Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE).

The Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

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