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Bachelor of Health Science\/Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies<\/p>\n

Access the complete curriculum for the BS\/MS, Health Sciences\/Physician Assistant Studies<\/a>, from the Physician Assistant Studies Department section of the Daemen catalog.<\/p>\n

Following is a suggested <\/i><\/b>course sequence for your degree. Courses may be offered as indicated and\/or at other times. Consult your Advisor for further direction and planning. The Physician Assistant Program begins in year III.<\/p>\n

Course Loads<\/h2>\n

Years 1 through 4 (Undergraduate):<\/strong> Undergraduate tuition rates apply. Maximum of 18 credits allowed for 6 semesters: one 19-credit hour and on 20-credit hour semester are allowed at no additional tuition charge. \u00a0\u00a0Summer between Years 4 & 5 through Year 5 (Graduate)<\/b>: Graduate tuition rates apply. Summer course work is subject to additional tuition charges.<\/p>\n

NOTE:<\/h4>\n

MATH REQUIREMENT:<\/strong> Depending on Math background, a student may be required to complete lower level Math courses as prerequisite to the required MTH144 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I. Calculus must be completed at Daemen unless AP credit or college credit was awarded prior to matriculation.<\/p>\n

PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY<\/strong>: The Psychology and Sociology electives (9 credits total; a minimum of 3 credits must be taken in each area) may be taken as indicated or interchanged at other times as preferred.<\/p>\n

SCIENCE COURSE WORK<\/strong>: All required science course work must be completed at Daemen.<\/p>\n

Year 1<\/h2>\n

First-Year Seminar & Learning Communities<\/strong>\u00a0are generally completed in the first year.<\/p>\n

FIRST SEMESTER<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • BIO109\/L General Biology I (4)<\/li>\n
  • CHE 110\/L Chemistry I (4)<\/li>\n
  • Freshman Seminar (3) or Learning Community (6)<\/li>\n
  • WIN 1 or WIN 2 (3)<\/li>\n
  • Breadth Course (3)<\/li>\n
  • Total Credits (17 or 20)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    SECOND SEMESTER<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • BIO110\/L General Biology II (4)<\/li>\n
    • CHE111\/L Chemistry II (4)<\/li>\n
    • MTH144 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I (3)<\/li>\n
    • Freshman Seminar (3) or Learning Community (6)<\/li>\n
    • Breadth Course (3)<\/li>\n
    • Total Credits (17 or 20)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Year 2<\/h2>\n

      FIRST SEMESTER<\/h3>\n
        \n
      • BIO315\/L General Microbiology (4)<\/li>\n
      • BIO330\/L General Anatomy (4)<\/li>\n
      • PSY103 Intro to Psychological Science (3)<\/li>\n
      • Sociology or Psychology Depth Course (3)<\/li>\n
      • Math or CS Course (3)<\/li>\n
      • Total Credits (17)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        SECOND SEMESTER<\/h3>\n
          \n
        • BCH317\/L Bio-Organic Chemistry (4)<\/li>\n
        • BIO340\/L General Physiology (4)<\/li>\n
        • CMP315 Advanced Composition for Health Professionals (3)<\/li>\n
        • Sociology or Psychology Depth Course\u00a0(3)<\/li>\n
        • Breadth Course (3)<\/li>\n
        • Total Credits (17)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Year 3 – START THE PA SPECIALIZATION<\/h2>\n

          FIRST SEMESTER<\/h3>\n
            \n
          • PAS510\/L \u00a0and PAS 516\/L Advanced Human Anatomy I and II (4)<\/li>\n
          • PAS511 Clinical Microbiology\/Immunology (3)<\/li>\n
          • PAS513 Clinical Laboratory Medicine (2)<\/li>\n
          • PAS514 Pathophysiology (3)<\/li>\n
          • PAS 535 Medical Professional Issues I (1)<\/li>\n
          • PHI321 Medical Ethics (3)<\/li>\n
          • Total Credits (16)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            SECOND SEMESTER<\/h3>\n
              \n
            • PAS329 Statistics for Evidence-Based Practice (3)<\/li>\n
            • PAS515 Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine I (5)<\/li>\n
            • PAS517\/L Physical Diagnosis I (4)<\/li>\n
            • PAS518 Pharmacology I (3)<\/li>\n
            • Total Credits (15)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Year 4<\/h2>\n

              FIRST SEMESTER<\/h3>\n
                \n
              • PAS519 Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine II (5)<\/li>\n
              • PAS520\/L Physical Diagnosis II (3)<\/li>\n
              • PAS521 Pharmacology II (3)<\/li>\n
              • PAS522 The Cultural & Psychosocial Dynamics of Medicine (3)<\/li>\n
              • PAS536 Medical Professional Issues II (2)<\/li>\n
              • PAS538 Orthopedics (1)<\/li>\n
              • Total Credits (17)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                SECOND SEMESTER<\/h3>\n
                  \n
                • PAS524 Clinical Pediatrics (2)<\/li>\n
                • PAS525 Clinical Problem Solving (3)<\/li>\n
                • PAS526 Surgery \u00a0(3)<\/li>\n
                • PAS527 Geriatrics (2)<\/li>\n
                • PAS528 Emergency Medicine (3)<\/li>\n
                • PAS529 Research Methodology (3)<\/li>\n
                • PAS531 Preventative Medicine (2)<\/li>\n
                • Total Credits (18)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Summer Session and Year 5 (600 level courses, graduate tuition will apply)<\/h2>\n

                  38 CREDITS TOTAL<\/h3>\n
                    \n
                  • A total of 10 clinical rotations (clerkships) will be completed: 3-4 per each of the 3 terms (Summer, Fall, Spring). Clerkships are each 4 weeks in duration and carry 3 credits, for a total of 30 credits in clerkships.<\/li>\n
                  • Each of the 3 terms will include enrollment in a 2-credit seminar (PAS614, 615, 616)<\/li>\n
                  • Research studies include 2 courses, each carrying 1 credit (PAS612, 613)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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