Physician Assistant Studies, Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS), Dual-degree Program

Note

Entry and Progression Requirements for Direct Admission to the Dual-Degree program (BS and MS)

1. Enter Hofstra University as a first-year student with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in high school academic work and an SAT score of 1280 (evidence-based reading and writing + math sections) or an ACT score of 27

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2. Qualified applicants to the dual-degree program will be asked to submit a supplement to their application consisting of two essay questions.

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3. Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or college credit will not be applied to dual degree courses that begin with BIO or CHEM.

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4. Achieve a minimum cumulative overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 for each of the six semesters prior to beginning the professional phase of the PA program curriculum. Should a student not achieve the minimum cumulative GPA, the student will be placed on academic probation and will have one semester to raise their cumulative GPA to 3.3. If the student does not achieve the minimum cumulative GPA within one semester, the student will be dismissed from the dual-degree program;

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5. Initially achieve a minimum cumulative science GPA of 3.3 at the end of the fall semester of the second year. Subsequent science GPAs will be reviewed at the end of each fall and spring semester. Students not achieving the minimum science GPA will be placed on academic probation and will have one semester to raise their cumulative science GPA to 3.3. If the student does not achieve the minimum cumulative science GPA requirement within one semester, the student will be dismissed from the dual-degree program;

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6. Commensurate with the above requirements, the overall cumulative and science GPA must be a 3.3 by the end of the spring semester of the third year;

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7. Remain in good academic standing for Hofstra University (i.e., cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater). If a student’s cumulative GPA falls below 2.0, thereby placing them on academic probation by the University, the student will be automatically dismissed from the dual degree program.

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8. Complete a successful interview during the junior year;

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9. Successful completion of a background check without any convictions during their junior year;

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10. Attend Hofstra University for all undergraduate coursework;

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11. Follow the prescribed pre-professional curriculum;

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12. Complete three years in-residence before entering the professional phase of the program;

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13. Meet with a pre-professional science adviser (and the PA program adviser, if appropriate) at least once each semester;

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14. Document 50 hours of health care experience.

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15. Obtain a letter recommending admission to the graduate phase of the program from a faculty member from one of the PHA classes at the end of the spring semester of the student’s junior year;

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16. Submit a $1500 deposit (applied to graduate tuition after students receive the BS degree) to reserve a seat in the graduate phase.

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Dual Degree Program Requirements – Total Semester Hours: 171

1. The successful completion of at least 171 semester hours.

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2. The successful completion of the progression requirements listed above.

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3. The successful completion of the Pre-Professional Phase (Undergraduate Phase) comprised of 92 credits and includes completion of the student’s Pre-PA Curricular Plan and Additional Courses as listed below.

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4. The successful completion of the Professional Phase (Graduate Phase - (See Below)): 79 semester hours.

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First, Second and Third Years: Pre-Professional Phase (Undergraduate) - Total Semester Hours: 92

Pre-PA Curriculum Plan

1. BIOL 112

   (NS) General Biology I Semester Hours: 4

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2. BIOL 113

   (NS) General Biology II Semester Hours: 4

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3. CHEM 003A

   (NS) General Chemistry I Semester Hours: 3 - 4

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4. and

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5. CHEM 003B

   (NS) General Chemistry Laboratory I Semester Hours: 1

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6. CHEM 004A

   (NS) General Chemistry II Semester Hours: 3

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7. and

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8. CHEM 004B

   (NS) General Chemistry Laboratory II Semester Hours: 1

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9. BIOL 122

   Genetics Semester Hours: 4

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10. BIOL 123

    Cell Biology Semester Hours: 4

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11. BIOL 134

    General Microbiology Semester Hours: 4

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12. BIOL 140

    Human Physiology Semester Hours: 4

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13. BCHM 162

    Foundations of Biochemistry Semester Hours: 3

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14. CHEM 131

    Organic Chemistry I Semester Hours: 3

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15. CHEM 132

    Organic Chemistry II Semester Hours: 3

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16. RHET Course Under Advisement Semester Hours: 3

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Additional Courses

1. HSCI 103

   and 105 (Human Anatomy and Physiology I& II)

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2. MATH 050

   (Precalculus) or MATH 071 or 072 or 073 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus I, II, or III)

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3. BIOL 124

   (Biostatistics) or PSY 040 (Statistics) or SOC 180 (Statistics in Sociology)

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4. PHA 101

   102, and 103 (Physician Assistant Seminar I, II, and III)

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5. Satisfactory completion of WSC 001 and 002 (See University Degree Requirements)

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6. Humanities Distribution (LT and CP-CP to be satisfied by mandatory RHET course in junior year) (at least 6 semester hours- 3 of which are satisfied by RHET)

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7. Social Sciences (BH and HP) distribution (at least 6 semester hours)

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8. Cross-Cultural distribution (at least 3 semester hours)

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9. Language Level 1, 2, and 3 (at least 9 semester hours)

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10. Elective (at least 2 semester hours)

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Fourth Year: Professional Phase (Didactic)

Fifth Year: Professional Phase (Clinical)

Sixth Year: Professional Phase (Research Semester)

Complete BS Requirements

Graduation Requirements

1. All courses in the physician assistant curriculum, including all clinical rotations;

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2. Completion of all research semester requirements;

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3. A cumulative grade point average of 3. 0 must be earned;

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4. Successfully passing all summative examinations;

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5. Meeting all patient and procedural log requirements;

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6. Passing a faculty review of professional behavior throughout the entire program;

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7. Any student enrolled in the dual-degree Pre-PA program must also complete all Hofstra University requirements as published in the University Bulletin.

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