Biology (Pre-Physician Assistant) Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Accreditation Info

Fully Accredited

Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE).

The Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

Address: 3325 Paddocks Parkway, Suite 345, Suwanee, Georgia 30024 | Phone: (770) 476-1224

Start Your Journey to Becoming a PA with Undergraduate Schooling for Physician Assistants

At Marywood, our selective B.S. degree for Biology Health Professionals is a pre-physician assistant track designed to provide students with both a general education and the science courses necessary to apply to a graduate PA program.

This program provides baseline knowledge needed to diagnose, treat, educate, and empower patients—and to ensure students feel prepared for a career in health care.

student talking to the camera about experiences in the Biology (Pre-Physician Assistant) program
${testimonial.imageDescription}

I chose Marywood because I like the welcoming environment, and the small class sizes let me build connections with my professors. Stepping onto campus feels like home. I would like to thank the people who made this financial contribution possible from the bottom of my heart. I am very passionate about my future profession as a physician assistant. I am so close to serving my community as a PA.

Priya Patel '22 Read All Testimonials

Outcomes & Opportunities

Get InvolvedCheck out Biology & Chemistry Club and other ways to get involved on campus »

Study Abroad Check out the variety of study abroad opportunities available»

100%of students are guaranteed an interview with the Physician Assistant committee »

*provided the student meets the admission criteria

 $121,530 median salary »

*bls.gov

Top Employers

  • Hospitals
  • Office-based Private Practice
  • Urgent Care
  • Federal Government/Hospital/Unit

Top Career Paths

  • Surgical Specialties
  • Family Medicine/General Practice
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Internal Medicine Subspecialties
I'm Ready To Apply!

Dig Deeper Into the Program Details

Earn Necessary Skills to Qualify for Graduate-Level Physician Assistant Program

Admission into the Marywood Pre-Physician Assistant program is selective, as students must maintain the high standards necessary for admittance into the professional phase of the program. All Pre-Physician Assistant students must apply and pass admissions standards to move on to the professional phase. Students who qualify are automatically accepted into the professional phase (Master’s program).

Undergraduate Admissions Requirements

  • Completed application
  • Official transcripts
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Official SAT and/or ACT test scores (Marywood is test optional)
  • Essay (optional)

Visit Admissions

PA ELIGIBILITY TRACK

The O'Neill Center for Healthy Families

The O'Neill Center for Healthy Families joins academic programs to innovative research. Students from the  physician assistant program are among those who have classes in this building. The Physical Assessment Lab (PAL) includes 22 exam tables and 5 private exam rooms for practical education and individual testing of history taking and physical examination techniques. In addition, there are X-ray view boxes, operating room scrub sinks, and a variety of teaching models.

The Center for Natural and Health Sciences

In addition to lab and classroom spaces, The Center for Natural and Health Sciences features an Anatomage virtual dissection table, made possible through a generous grant from the Moses Taylor Foundation in Scranton. This table allows students to study human and animal anatomy using state-of-the-art digital technology.

A view of the multiple-story windows of the Oneill healthy families center

O'Neill Center for Healthy Families

1401 University Avenue
Map & Directions

The O'Neill Center for Healthy Families, located on University Avenue, provides classroom and research space, joining academic programs to innovative research. Students from the Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Science, Respiratory Therapy, and Physician Assistant programs have classes in this building.

Learn More  |  Take a Virtual Tour
An L-shaped desk with chairs in the Marywood healthy families classroom

Healthy Families Classrooms


Map & Directions

The O'Neill Center for Healthy Families is the academic home of students in the nursing, nutrition and dietetics, respiratory therapy, and physician assistant programs, all of whom have classes in this building. Exercise Science students also take classes here. The facility includes traditional classroom space as well as clinical and lab space.

Learn More
The front of the science center with a Marywood banner on the lightpole in front of it and multiple trees surrounding the building

Center for Natural and Health Sciences

206 Morgan Road
Map & Directions

The Center for Natural and Health Sciences contains various science laboratories, computer labs, the 100-seat Comerford Theatre, and various classrooms. Classrooms for our Math and Computer Science, Science, Nursing, and Public Administration programs are in this building.

Learn More  |  Take a Virtual Tour
Two large wooden desks with anatomic pictures lay across in a Marywood science classroom

Science Center Classrooms


Map & Directions

The Center for Natural and Health Sciences contains classrooms for our Math and Computer Science, Science, Nursing, and Public Administration programs.

Learn More

Noyce Scholarship

Every biology/secondary education major is eligible to apply for the Noyce Scholarship (up to $18,000 per year for junior and senior years of study). This scholarship is funded by the National Science Foundation and details can be found at marywood.edu/noyce

Agreement with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Effective in Fall 2019, Marywood and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM) have entered into an agreement to offer a guaranteed GCSOM interview for Marywood pre-medical students who achieve the highest ranking from the Health Professionals Advisory Committee (HPAC) in the Science, Math and Computer Science Department. The HPAC ranking is based upon GPA, community service, clinical shadowing, an interview and review of personal statement and letters of recommendation.

Financial Aid for STEM Education from Affordable Colleges Online

Affordable Colleges Online (Ryan Kelly) has compiled a list of scholarships for students in all STEM fields, tips to cut the cost of their degree, and how to maximize their chances of landing a scholarship. Read the full guide. »

View Tuition Rates

ABLE ABLE ABLE ABLE ABLE ABLE ABLE ABLE ABLE ABLE ABLE ABLE ASEC ASEC ASEC ASEC ASEC ASEC ASEC ASEC ASEC ASEC ASEC ASEC ASEC Admissions Admissions Admissions Admissions Admissions Admissions Admissions Admissions Admissions Admissions Admissions Admissions Admissions Alumni Engagement Alumni Engagement Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. Athletic Recreation Depart. CSD Speech and Hearing Clinic CSD Speech and Hearing Clinic CSD Speech and Hearing Clinic Campus Ministry Campus Ministry Campus Ministry Campus Ministry Campus Safety Campus Safety Campus Safety Campus Safety Campus Safety Campus Safety Campus Safety Campus Safety Campus Safety Campus Safety Campus Safety Campus Safety Campus Safety Campus Safety Campus Safety Campus Safety Campus Safety Campus Safety Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Comm Language and Literature Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Conference and Event Svcs Conference and Event Svcs Conference and Event Svcs Conference and Event Svcs Conference and Event Svcs Conference and Event Svcs Conference and Event Svcs Counseling/Student Dev Center Counseling/Student Dev Center Counseling/Student Dev Center Counseling/Student Dev Center Counseling/Student Dev Center Counseling/Student Dev Center Counseling/Student Dev Center Counseling/Student Dev Center Counseling/Student Dev Center Dean Health and Human Services Dean Health and Human Services Dean Professional Studies Dean Professional Studies Dean of Students Development Development Development Development Development Development Disability Services Disability Services Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Education Field Experiences Enrollment Mgmt and Student Svcs Enrollment Mgmt and Student Svcs Exercise Science Exercise Science Exercise Science Exercise Science Exercise Science Exercise Science Exercise Science Financial Aid Office Financial Aid Office Financial Aid Office Financial Aid Office Financial Aid Office Financial Aid Office Fiscal Services Office Fiscal Services Office Fiscal Services Office Fiscal Services Office Fiscal Services Office Fiscal Services Office Fiscal Services Office Fiscal Services Office Global Education Program Global Education Program Global Education Program Global Education Program Global Education Program Global Education Program Global Education Program Global Education Program Global Education Program Grounds Grounds Grounds Grounds Grounds Health Services Health Services Health Services Health Services Housing and Residence Life Housing and Residence Life Housing and Residence Life Housing and Residence Life Human Resources Human Resources Human Resources Human Resources IEP IEP IEP IEP IEP IEP IT Department IT Department IT Department IT Department IT Department IT Department IT Department IT Department IT Department IT Department IT Department IT Department Institutional Research Institutional Research Inter Studies/PhD Human Devel Inter Studies/PhD Human Devel Inter Studies/PhD Human Devel Inter Studies/PhD Human Devel Library Services Library Services Library Services Library Services Library Services Library Services Library Services Library Services MFA Working Professionals MFA Working Professionals MFA Working Professionals Mail Services Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Marketing Marketing Marketing Marketing Marketing Marketing Maslow Collection Master Health Sciences Admin Master Health Sciences Admin Master Health Sciences Admin Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Music Theater and Dance Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nursing/Resp Ther/HSA Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Office of Academic Success Office of Academic Success Office of Academic Success Office of Inst Equity and Inclus Office of Military and Veteran Office of Student Engagement Office of Student Engagement Office of Student Engagement Office-Research/Sponsrd Prgrms Office-Research/Sponsrd Prgrms Office-Research/Sponsrd Prgrms Office-Research/Sponsrd Prgrms Philosophy/Religious Studies Philosophy/Religious Studies Philosophy/Religious Studies Philosophy/Religious Studies Philosophy/Religious Studies Philosophy/Religious Studies Philosophy/Religious Studies Philosophy/Religious Studies Philosophy/Religious Studies Philosophy/Religious Studies Philosophy/Religious Studies Philosophy/Religious Studies Philosophy/Religious Studies Philosophy/Religious Studies Philosophy/Religious Studies Philosophy/Religious Studies Philosophy/Religious Studies Philosophy/Religious Studies Physician Assistant Physician Assistant Physician Assistant Physician Assistant Physician Assistant Physician Assistant Physician Assistant Physician Assistant Physician Assistant Physician Assistant Physician Assistant Physician Assistant Physician Assistant Physician Assistant Post Office President's Office President's Office Private Gifts Private Gifts Private Gifts Private Gifts Psychology Services Center Psychology Services Center Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Counseling Registrar Registrar Registrar Registrar Registrar Registrar STARS Grant STARS Grant School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School Business/Global Innov School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Architecture School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work School of Social Work Science/Math/Computer Science
Antoniacci, Dr. Lisa
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Adhikari, Dr. Dhanapati
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Bao, Lili
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Brey, Dr. Christopher W
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Carey, Dr. Joshua D
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Dowler, Emily M
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Flynn, Conor
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Freamat, Mario
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Garver, Dr. Deanne Dulik
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Granko, Joseph J
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Hahn, Lawrence Eugene
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Johnson, Dr. Craig M
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Kiel, Dr. Michael C
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Koscho, Michael C
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Laabs, Michael W
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Lane, Dr. Chunchao
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Legath, Brittany E
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Mason-Clark, Dr. Jamie
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Melick, Sara A
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Minora, John Barry
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Piatak, Dr. Brian J
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Pitchford, Alisha
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Pusateri, Anthony Michael
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Reggie, Dr. Steven S
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Rogals, Monique J
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Snedeker, Joseph
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Stanek, Kimberly
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Troast, Kayla N
Bio
Science/Math/Computer Science
Wargo, Krista F
Bio
Secretary of the University Secretary of the University Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Social Science Student Accounts Student Accounts Student Accounts Student Life Student Life VP Academic Affairs VP Academic Affairs VP Finance and Administration VP Finance and Administration VP University Advancement VP University Advancement Gourmet Gourmet Gourmet Gourmet Gourmet Gear Shop IT Department SSC Nativity MIguel Nativity MIguel Perry's Academy of Learning
80+ opportunities for you to find the right fit with 50+ undergraduate degrees and 30+ graduate and certificate courses.

Marywood is here for you each step of the way. For currently enrolled students visit the

Pre-Physician Assistant Student Resources Website

for academic tips, research/career opportunities, and more to guide you on your academic journey.

Request Information

Loading...

Related Programs


Explore Minors

Latest Program News & Events

Admissions Calendar

Fully Accredited

Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE).

The Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

Address: 3325 Paddocks Parkway, Suite 345, Suwanee, Georgia 30024 | Phone: (770) 476-1224