<p>^^^</p>
<p>There’s nothing wrong with pursuing a pre-health major at UA and then applying to the PA program at UAB for grad level. I can see doing that if a student wants to be at a campus for undergrad that has a more “full college experience”.</p>
<p>There are several good paths that could lead a student to the PA program. </p>
<p>Biology
Chemistry
Engineering</p>
<p>The pre-professional/pre-med advisor would probably be the best to advise your child which major would be best. Of course all pre-med students (and I think a PA would need a pre-med undergrad) have to take certain courses no matter what their majors are.</p>
<p>pre-professional advising: [University</a> of Alabama Undergraduate Catalog 2008-10](<a href=“Page Not Found | The University of Alabama”>Page Not Found | The University of Alabama)
For more information, contact the health professions advisors at (205) 348-5970. </p>
<p>Pre-professional Preparation</p>
<p>Many College of Arts and Sciences graduates go on to medical school, law school, dental or optometry school, physical or occupational therapy programs, or other health-related or professional study. Arts and Sciences majors provide excellent preparation for all of these programs and the College’s pre-professional advising programs are very supportive. Student organizations, including Alpha Epsilon Delta, the pre-medical honorary in which UA is the alpha chapter, are also important parts of pre-professional preparation. </p>
<p>Pre-Medical Program </p>
<p>The pre-medical program advisors assist students in academic planning needed to meet the admissions requirements for medical school. The advisors also provide students with assistance in preparing for interviews, scheduling the MCAT, developing recommendations, and submitting application materials. Student organizations, especially Alpha Epsilon Delta, are important parts of the pre-medical education of UA students. Information about these organizations can be obtained from the pre-med advisors. </p>
<p>Students interested in pursuing a career in medicine may choose from a wide variety of programs that will both fulfill specific requirements for admission to medical school and allow them to pursue individual academic interests. Students preparing to enter medical school should consult the catalog of the medical school of interest early in their undergraduate careers in order to be informed of each school’s admissions requirements. </p>
<p>Although specific admissions requirements vary, most medical schools require the courses listed below. Most of these courses should be completed in the freshman and sophomore years. </p>
<p>[The following courses are strongly recommended in addition to what a student’s own major might require.]</p>
<p>Courses Hours
BSC 114:115 or BSC 118 4
BSC 116:117 or BSC 120 4
CH 101 or CH 117 4
CH 102 or CH 118 4
CH 231 3
CH 232 3
CH 237 2
PH 101, PH 105, or PH 125 4
PH 102, PH 106, or PH 126 4
MATH 125 or MATH 145 4 </p>
<p>Since admission to professional schools is highly competitive, students planning careers in the health professions should be aware that satisfactory completion of pre-professional requirements does not guarantee admission to professional schools. Therefore, students are advised to plan undergraduate programs with some attention to possible alternative goals. Periodically, the health professions advisors will assist students in realistically evaluating their potential for admission to professional schools. </p>
<p>The pre-medical program advisor is the primary advisor for students who enter the University as pre-medical until they declare a specific major. After that and for other students who have an interest in medicine, the advisor is available as a secondary advisor to assist specifically with issues related to medical school preparation.</p>
<p>BTW…if AP class credit fulfills much of the above req’ts, it’s often advised to take a higher level course since med schools sometimes won’t accept AP credit.</p>
You’re a Floridian! :)</p>