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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Pre-Physician Assistant (Pre-PA) Track


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Total hours required: 20

This track within Exercise Science will prepare the student with the prerequisites typical of a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program in the state of Tennessee.  Although these prerequisite courses are typical, it is incumbent upon individual students to consult with each graduate program regarding specific prerequisite courses required for admission to that particular school.  Students interested in pursuing a career as a physician assistant are not required to pursue this track nor major in Exercise Science.  Successful completion of this track does not guarantee admission into an MPAS program.

In addition to the courses required for the Exercise Science major, to complete the Pre-PA track, students must successfully complete the following courses:

BY 2114  - Cell Biology 

BY 2321  - Medical Terminology

BY 3214  - Microbiology

CM 1123  & CM 1221  - General Chemistry II & Lab

PS 1113   - Introduction to Psychology

Additional upper-level Chemistry with lab

Because specific graduate schools may require slightly different prerequisite courses, students may substitute courses and still complete the Pre-PA track.

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