Why take the Pre-Physician Assistant (Pre-PA) Program at Barry?

Nationally, 50 percent of the Physician Assistants hold a PA bachelor’s; 22 percent hold the PA master’s. Why not be among the top percentiles? Barry’s Biology, Pre-Physician Assistant program is designed to make you exceptionally competitive for professional school admission. And we offer a master’s Physician Assistant Program with proven graduate success right on campus in the School of Graduate Medical Sciences.

Does this already sound like what you are looking for? You can start your Biology, Pre-Physician Assistant admission application now. You can also request more information online or visit our beautiful South Florida campus.

Top-notch Preparation. Our Pre-PA program offers several other advantages. Our coursework was designed by faculty in the master’s PA program at Barry. This means you’ll get the best preparation for an advanced degree at Barry or any other school.

Our coursework has been customized to meet the entry requirements for most graduate PA programs. In addition, once you have decided which graduate PA Schools you want to apply to, you can meet with your advisor to get help further fine tuning your courses.

Work Experience. Our location in the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Miami metropolitan area gives you a number of advantages. You will be gaining healthcare experience in an environment that is culturally and ethnically diverse. There are a number of top-rated primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, and urgent care centers in the area. Our PA faculty will help you get the required work experience hours needed for admission to many PA schools.

Campus Life. You will have the opportunity to interact with students already enrolled in Barry’s master’s PA program, getting educational and career advice from them. And you will have all the advantages of taking your classes in a traditional undergraduate setting, gaining a solid liberal arts core as well as specialized courses directed toward your career. You’ll have access to all the activities and support available on campus, including a Pre-PA interest group that will enable to meet regularly with your colleagues.

Scholarships and Grants. Barry University has a fantastic scholarship and grant program. Scholarships are awarded based upon your cumulative GPA and standard test scores. Grants are awarded based on academic potential and exceptional financial need. In addition, the College of Arts and Sciences has been selected for a number of years by the National Institutes of Health to award Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) and similar grants.

Choose Barry’s Pre-Physician Assistant program and you’re choosing a well-rounded, exciting educational experience that will be prepare you to be among the best!

If you are ready, you can apply now using our Biology, Pre-Physician Assistant on-line application form. You can also request more information online or schedule a visit. We look forward to hearing from you!