Postbaccalaureate Pre-Physician Assistant Certificate

Keck Graduate Institute

We designed our PPA program to be intellectually rigorous and give you a competitive edge for PA school admission. To be considered for acceptance, you must first complete the required prerequisite coursework. This foundational coursework provides the scientific and analytical background essential for success as a PA student.Prerequisites for KGIs PPA certificate program:Human Anatomy with labHuman Physiology with labMicrobiologyMedical TerminologyBiology with lab: 2 semester or 3 quarter termsGeneral Chemistry with lab: 2 semester or 3 quarter termsOrganic Chemistry with lab: 2 semester or 3 quarter termsRecommended Physics with lab: 2 semester or 3 quarter termsRecommended Math: 2 semester or 3 quarter termsRecommended Biochemistry: 1 semester or 2 quarter termsAt KGI, we welcome students from a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds into the pre-physician assistant program. You may apply while completing your bachelors degree; however, a conferred bachelors degree is required before you begin the program. Please note that transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended are required.