Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Pre-Physician Assistant

This concentration is designed for students who desire to pursue a career in Physician Assistant, but may also be used as a foundation for graduate study in many medical and health related professions. This concentration contains the prerequisite courses required by most physician assistant professional programs. Pre-Physician Assistant concentration majors will complete the four year Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree program, and then apply to a master’s professional program in Physician Assistant. Programs that offer master’s degrees typically require two years after Oakwood. 

Students who complete the B.S in Health Science with the Pre-Physician Assistant concentration will be proficient in the following student learning outcomes:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the Biblical foundation principle ‘Transformation’ and its application to personal and public health
2. Describe the organization and function of the human body from the cell to the system level
3. Describe the structure and function of organic molecules
4. Explain the importance of disease prevention, wellness promotion, and the impact of health disparities
5. Evaluate personal skills, traits, and goals in relationship to those traits required for the physician assistant
6. Demonstrate basic communication skills and professional demeanor
7. Construct critical thinking strategies to problem-solving, decision-making, and the evaluation of research
8. Apply principles of cultural competence
9. Identify and assess graduate and career opportunities relative to Allied Health professions