B.S. in Health Science - Physician Assistant Science Program

Physician Assistants are health care professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. Common services provided by a PA include taking medical histories and performing physical examinations; ordering and interpreting lab tests; diagnosing and treating illnesses; assisting in surgery; prescribing medication; and counseling patients. Being a physician assistant is both rewarding and challenging. Physician Assistant Science at SFU The SFU PA students are like one big family. They work together, supporting each other along the way. Clinical experiences are built into the first year of physician assistant curriculum. We offer an integrated body system approach to medicine. A cadaver anatomy lab experience is included. We offer dedicated faculty and staff that go the extra mile to assist you in being successful. Over half of our faculties continue to practice clinically. Major Requirements: PA 200 - Medical Terminology PA 201 - Introduction to Medicine I PA 202 - Introduction to Medicine II PA 301 - Introduction to Medicine III PA 302 - Introduction to Medicine IV PA 303 - Introduction to Physical Examination And the following: BIOL 205 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I * BIOL 206 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II * BIOL 214 - Clinical Microbiology * CHEM 113 - Human Chemistry I * CHEM 114 - Human Chemistry II * PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology * Six credits of electives as approved by the Department of Physician Assistant Science Three credits in Mathematics or Statistics*: (at least MATH 110 or higher) or STAT 101 - Elementary Statistics or STAT 205 - Essentials of Statistics Successful completion of the following PA courses: PA 400 - Evidence-Based Medicine (B.S., MPAS) PA 401 - Introduction to U.S. Health Care (B.S., MPAS) PA 402 - History Taking and Patient Education Skills (B.S., MPAS) PA 403 - History Taking and Patient Education Skills Lab (B.S., MPAS) PA 404 - Public Health (B.S., MPAS) PA 405 - Clinical Skills (B.S., MPAS) PA 406 - Well Child (B.S., MPAS) PA 420 - Introduction to Medicine Module (B.S., MPAS) PA 421 - Hematology Medicine Module (B.S., MPAS) PA 422 - Endocrine Medicine Module (B.S., MPAS) PA 423 - Neurology Medicine Module (B.S., MPAS) PA 424 - Dermatology Medicine Module (B.S., MPAS) PA 425 - Musculoskeletal Medicine Module (B.S., MPAS) PA 426 - Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat Medicine Module (B.S., MPAS) PA 427 - Behavioral Medicine Module (B.S., MPAS) PA 428 - Cardiovascular Medicine Module (B.S., MPAS) PA 429 - Pulmonary Medicine Module (B.S., MPAS) PA 430 - Gastrointestinal/Nutrition Medicine Module (B.S., MPAS) PA 431 - Genitourinary Medicine Module (B.S., MPAS) PA 432 - Reproductive Medicine Module (B.S., MPAS) PA 451 - Didactic Clinical Experiences and Medical Documentation I (B.S., MPAS) PA 452 - Didactic Clinical Experiences and Medical Documentation II (B.S., MPAS) PA 453 - Didactic Comprehensive Evaluation (B.S., MPAS)