Non STEM Major Pathway

We have provided a list of common pre-requisites necessary for admission to Physician Assistant programs for non STEM majors at UMBC. It is important to note that this list is not inclusive of all programs. It is the responsibility of the student to communicate with schools you are interested in attending and determine what/if any additional requirements are needed.  A printable copy of these courses can be found below.

Requirement Credits UMBC Course UMBC Title
Biology 17 BIOL 101 (3) Concepts of Biology
BIOL 101L* (1) Concepts of Biology Lab
BIOL 273 (3) Microbiology for Allied Health
BIOL 273L (2) Microbiology Lab
BIOL 251 (3) Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 251L (1) Human Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory
BIOL 252 (3) Human Anatomy & Physiology II
BIOL 252L (1) Human Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory
Chemistry 9 CHEM 123 (4) Intro to General Organic & Biochemistry I
CHEM 124 (3)  Intro to General Organic & Biochemistry II
CHEM 124L (2)  General Organic & Biochemistry II Lab
Mathematics 4 STAT 121 (4) Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences
Psychology 7 PSYC 100 (4) Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 200 OR PSYC 285 (3) Child Developmental Psychology OR Abnormal Psychology
Other Coursework ~80 Includes General and Major Requirements

* BIOL 101L is a requirement for some schools, but you should check with your specific schools of interest to determine if this lab is needed.

Printable Pre-Physician Assistant Req