Physician's Assistant

Idaho Pre-Physician Assistant tracks:

• College of Idaho

• Boise State University

• University of Idaho

* Note: Common majors include Chemistry, Biology, Psychology. The undergrad degree does not necessarily need to be any of these as long as the applicant meets all the prerequisites courses.

Idaho Graduate Programs:

• Idaho State University

Suggested AP/Dual Credit Courses:

Encouraged

• AP English - Speech

• CNA and/or EMT - AP Psychology

• Anatomy and Physiology - AP Biology

• Chemistry - AP Economics

• History 11 or AP US History - Calculus

• AP Government - Physics

Additional Common or Suggested Prerequisites:

• CPR certification

• Prerequisite courses complete (see individual school’s requirements)

• Working experience in the medical field (can be as a volunteer)

• CNA or EMT certificate

• Core GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Current Immunization records

• GRE

Quick Statistics:

Median pay: $104,860 per year ($50.41/hour)

Training/degree requirements: Master’s degree

Job outlook: 37% growth (much faster than average)

For more detailed information about this career check out the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

BLS Physician's Assistant