Physician Assistant Coursework

CHEM 119/120/150

Chemistry is important to complete during the first year, preferably in the first semester, as several semesters are usually required for PA schools and general chemistry is a prerequisite for required upper-level biology courses. 

Students are placed based on the student's chemistry background. 

CHEM 119: Principles of Chemistry

Since this course is introductory and does not have a lab component, students will be required to complete chemistry with lab after this course. Historically, CHEM 119 has only been offered in the fall semester.

CHEM 120: General Chemistry (Lab)
CHEM 150: Advanced General Chemistry (Lab)

PSYC 100/101

Introductory psychology is commonly required for PA schools. Your PA schools may require additional upper-level psychology coursework, and PSYC 101/100 is a prerequisite for those courses.

PSYC 101/100 is very popular at Sewanee and is difficult to schedule after the first year as the course fills quickly.

BIOL 133

Students are encouraged to complete this course within the first year at Sewanee as this is a prerequisite for required upper-level biology courses. This course is offered every semester, so completion during the first semester is not necessary.