Specific admission requirements vary per physician assistant program. You should consult with physician assistant schools of interest to determine their specific admission requirements. A list of UNL courses that will fulfill the prerequisites for the physician assistant programs at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Creighton University, and Union College is available by downloading the program checklist above.

Suggested academic preparation:

• Bachelor's degree- A majority of physician assistant programs require that applicants earn a bachelor's degree along with specific prerequisite  courses before starting the professional program.
  • Programs that do not require a bachelor's degree will require a specific number of undergraduate credit hours for admission. Check with each physician assistant program for information on required undergraduate preparation.
• Competitive academic record- GPA in all courses, and especially in science courses, will be part of the admission decision.
• Major in anything- All UNL majors are great options.

We recommend you meet with an Explore Center advisor once a semester to ensure you are progressing with the correct academic coursework.