BS Major

Pre-Physician Assistant

Begin your medical journey with a foundation that shapes both your knowledge and your calling.

The Pre-Physician Assistant track is a part of Health and Life Sciences at Geneva College.

This track will earn you a Biology degree.

At Geneva College, students preparing to become physician assistants gain more than academic preparation—they grow in purpose and calling. The pre-physician assistant track equips students for the challenges of PA school through rigorous coursework, hands-on learning, and Christ-centered mentorship from faculty personally invested in their success.

Pursue PA school with confidence—grounded in rigorous academics and a Christ-centered mission.

Pursue Your Purpose

Shape your academic path to meet PA school requirements while building a strong understanding of biology, healthcare, and compassionate patient care

Build a Strong Foundation

Gain confidence for physician assistant school through challenging coursework in biology, chemistry, anatomy, and healthcare ethics—all grounded in a biblical worldview

 Pre-Professional Exam

Prepare for entrance exams like the GRE in a supportive class environment that strengthens your knowledge base, clinical reasoning, and test-taking skills

Key Courses

Foundations of Biology

Dive into the foundations of life through dynamic study in physiology, genetics, and ecology

Genetics

Learn about gene inheritance, expression, and the relationship between genetics and diseases

Neuroscience

Examine the structure and function of the nervous system while exploring how brain activity influences behavior, thought, and perception

Biomedical Ethics

Evaluate worldviews through a Christian perspective, and apply Biblical principles to issues within health care

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Experienced & Accomplished Faculty

Angela Johnson

Associate Professor of Biology and Department Chair

Donald Little III

Assistant Professor of Biology

Sarah Dickinson

Assistant Professor of Biology

Marjory Tobias

Assistant Professor of Biology

Anthony J. Sadar

Adjunct Associate Professor of Science

Christian Perspective
Learning Objectives

Pre-physician assistant students will be better prepared to serve God and neighbor as:

Physician assistants and healthcare professionals who uphold the image of God in every patient by providing compassionate, dignified, and holistic care
Faithful practitioners who navigate ethical questions in medicine with both biblical wisdom and scientific understanding
Community health advocates who serve diverse populations with integrity, humility, and a heart for justice and healing
Clinicians who pursue excellence in evidence-based care while honoring God’s design for the human body

Pre-physician assistant students at Geneva will:

Build a strong academic foundation in biology, anatomy, physiology, and chemistry to meet the prerequisites for PA school
Strengthen clinical reasoning and interpersonal skills through a Christ-centered approach to science and patient care
Examine healthcare ethics and bioethics through the lens of Scripture, human dignity, and servant-leadership
Engage in hands-on learning, research, and shadowing experiences that support graduate school preparation
Grow in spiritual maturity, compassion, and vocational clarity as they prepare to serve patients with skill, integrity, and grace

Career Outcomes

Graduates who aspire to have an impact in their communities and their careers through a Geneva Education gain expertise in this field enhanced by academics rooted in Christian values and ethics in Geneva’s program.

29%

In our region, demand for Physician Assistants is 29% higher than the national average

100%

100% of students with a biology degree were employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation

“Throughout my time as a Geneva student, I have been encouraged to look at my future career not only as a job but as a calling that God himself has created me to fulfill.” Rebecca, graduate

Begin preparation for careers such as...

Physician Assistant (PA)
Surgical PA or Emergency Medicine PA
Primary Care or Internal Medicine PA
Community Health Educator

Further your impact...

Pursue graduate study at top-tier PA programs
Serve in underserved communities or medical missions around the world
Lead with integrity and compassion in clinical practice, patient advocacy, and public health initiatives

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