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Health Science Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration

  • On-Campus

As a health science major at Grace, you’ll be equipped with the mathematical and scientific skills necessary to prepare for graduate medical training in a variety of fields. Pre physician assistant programs prepare you for graduate training to become a physician assistant.

As a physician assistant, you’ll work with doctors in diagnosing and treating patients, from prescribing medication to assisting in surgery. You’ll begin working with patients after about two years of graduate training, as opposed to seven for most physicians. A physician assistant profession also allows you to change your medical field without additional training. No other area of medicine includes this level of flexibility.

Grace’s health science program is founded on the truth that the human body is an incredible creation of God. We acknowledge His role in not only its creation but in His providing for our health, whether that’s through the body’s ability to heal itself or the knowledge He gives us to promote healing through medicine.

You’ll begin the program with foundational and specialized science courses and labs in fields such as biology, ecology, and anatomy and physiology. Know that faculty will be present at your labs. At Grace, our health science faculty will know you by name, mentoring you academically and supporting you in living out your faith as a scientist. Our faculty will be present at your labs and available to answer your questions.

A distinguishing characteristic of Grace’s health science program is that each student is required to complete field learning. With a pre physician assistant concentration, you’ll shadow healthcare practitioners or serve in an entry-level healthcare occupation. Through your learning experience, you’ll get an in-depth look at the healthcare system, better allowing you to visualize yourself in a career before tackling the rigors of graduate medical education.

After you graduate with a pre physician assistant health science degree, you’ll be able to continue your education at a graduate institution, leading to a medical career as a physician assistant. If you choose not to pursue graduate studies, you’ll still be equipped for a variety of health science jobs, such as laboratory work, medical sales, or even life science education.

Health Science Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration is great for those who are:
  • People Oriented
  • Focused
  • Team Player
  • Good Communicator
  • Driven
  • Detail Oriented
  • Caring
  • Empathetic
Educational Focuses
  • Advanced Anatomy & Physiology
  • Medical Terminology
  • Field Learning - Healthcare Observation & Experience
Internship Opportunities
  • Local Medical Professionals
  • Kosciusko County Hospital Systems
  • Warsaw Orthopedic Companies
Top Medical Schools our Graduates Have Attended
  • Butler University
  • Saint Louis University
  • Arcadia University
  • Des Moines University
  • Washington University, St. Louis
  • Ohio State University
  • University of Minnesota
  • University of Iowa
  • Michigan State University
Featured Staff Member
Richard Roberts Pre-Health Professions Coordinator; Associate Professor of Biology
Rick Roberts

Ph.D.

Associate Dean, School of Science and Engineering; Pre-Health Professions Coordinator; Associate Professor of Biology

Featured Staff Member
Joe Frentzel Chair, Dept. of Science and Mathematics & Program Director, Biology
Joe Frentzel

Ph.D.

Dr. Eugene Inman Endowed Chair of Science and Mathematics at Grace & Program Director, Biology

What can you do with a health science bachelor degree?

A bachelor’s degree in health science can provide several opportunities within the vast field of healthcare; however, extra education at a graduate school is often required for most positions. 

 

Healthcare Administrator

Organizing and managing health care services, including facilities, programs, and staff budgets. With a health sciences major, you can work in healthcare administration jobs such as a nursing home administrator, health information manager, or insurance underwriter.

 

Dietician/Nutritionist

Helping people examine and improve their health and lifestyle based on your knowledge of food and nutrition. With your health science degree, you can take this career to nursing homes, cafeterias, clinics, schools, or local government.

 

Radiology and Ultrasound Technician

Performing medical imaging examinations and treatments to help patients find a diagnosis with your bachelor of health science. 

 

Occupational Therapist

Helping patients who are ill, injured, or disabled learn to do daily activities so that they may live to their fullest in the face of a medical crisis. A health science degree gives you the knowledge and skills needed to work with injured patients regaining everyday skills, disabled children learning to be capable in a school setting, and more.

 

Physician Assistant

Taking medical histories, conducting physical exams, diagnosing and treating illnesses, and many other responsibilities. As a PA, you will work directly with other healthcare providers, collaborating and learning from licensed doctors.

 

So many more

There are a plethora of other roles available for a health science degree, including a drug and alcohol counselor, laboratory technician, pharmaceutical salesperson, claims reviewer, and more!

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How long does it take to get a health science degree?

A standard bachelor’s degree in health science can be completed in four years. Further education in a master’s or doctoral program can vary. 

What is a health science major?

A health science major is the study of life and health, generally for healthcare.

What classes do you take in a health science program?

Along with general education, health science majors will take foundational courses in subjects such as Biology, Ecology, and Physics. As the degree progresses, classes become more specialized, like Microbiology and Organic Chemistry. 

Is health science a good major?

Yes, health science is a good major, as it offers various career pathways and provides job security, as healthcare workers are in constant demand.

What does a health science major do?

Besides taking intense classes, health science majors spend time in laboratories conducting experiments, shadowing specific medical professionals, and socializing with peers. Read What to Expect as a Health Science Major to learn more about what health science majors do. 

Diverse Metrics of Success

98%

of Grace grads who have been accepted to programs and have completed those programs have become medical professionals

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90%

of Grace grads have been accepted to programs in graduate related education

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“Learning the sciences from a Christian perspective is invaluable. Grace's sciences shine as a beautiful light in the otherwise atheistic world of science. I appreciate the brilliant, godly, and caring faculty who set aside countless hours to help their students inside and outside of the classroom.”

Jonathan Biller

Grace College Student

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