Michigan Pathologists' Assistant Program Prerequisites
MSU Equivalents for Pathologist Assistant Program Prequisites
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Prerequisites |
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Biology |
BS 161 & BS 162 |
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Chemistry with Lab |
CEM 141/161 or CEM 151/161 or LB 171/171L |
| Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry | BMB 200 or CEM 143 or CEM 251 |
| Microbiology with Lab |
MMG 301 & 302 |
| Anatomy & Physiology with Lab |
(ANTR 350/355 & (PSL 310 or PSL 250)) or |
| Mathematics or Statistics |
MTH 103 or above or STT 200 or 201 or 231 |
| English Composition |
LB 133 or WRA 110 or WRA 115 or IAH 201 or IAH 202 or IAH 206 |
| Bachelor's Degree and GPA Requirement |
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required. A minimum of a 3.0 overall GPA and 3.0 prerequisite GPA is also required. |
| Prerequisites GPA Requirement |
A minimum of a "C" (2.0) or better is required for all prerequisites. Prerequisites must be completed by the end of December prior to the application deadline. All math and science prerequisite coursework must be completed within the last six years. Six-year rule waivers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Website | |
There are currently 14 accredited Pathologists' Assistant programs in the United States. Explore accredited out-of-state Pathologists' Assistant programs by accessing the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences program database.
**THIS WEBSITE IS A GUIDE ONLY**
Students must consult with their pre-health advisor AND the appropriate pathology assistant programs on a regular basis for revisions to prerequisites and to ensure completion of all application requirements.
Contact individual schools if you have Advanced Placement (AP) credit for prerequisite requirements.
Each professional school has their own policy on whether they accept credit from AP and community colleges. Students must contact the individual school themselves to determine the requirements for course planning.