Pre-Health Sciences Pre-Medicine/Physician Assistant

Clermont College offers a Pre-Health Science program that provides students with the appropriate course work to transition to either the Pre-Medicine or Pre-Physician Assistant Training track within the College of Allied Health Sciences at University of Cincinnati Clifton campus.  The Health Sciences Pre-Physician Assistant is one of very few that gives you focused preparation for physician assistant school, while continuation into the Pre-Medicine program specifically prepares students for entry into graduate level medicine, pharmacy, chiropractic, podiatry, dental, and optometry programs.

The associates degree program provides students with a comprehensive background in the basic sciences which is then combined with combined with applied studies in exercise physiology, biomechanics and kinesiology, biochemistry, cell biology and microbiology puts you in an excellent position to be a competitive candidate.

Medical school is the most common career goal for students in the Pre-Health Sciences – Medicine track.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for physicians and surgeons is expected to grow 3% by 2030 and the current median pay is $208,000 per year.  

Students in the Pre-Physician Assistant track generally seek a career as a physician assistant. 

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for physician assistants is expected to grow 31% by 2028 (much faster than the national average) and the current median pay is $115,390 per year.

Physicians, Surgeons and Physician Assistants work with people across the lifespans and generally work in:

• Physicians' Offices
• Hospitals 
• Academics 
• Government

If you decide not to pursue a medical degree or one for the physician assistant, you will be prepared for a variety of other graduate programs, certifications and employment opportunities.

• Graduate Education Opportunities
• Medical School (MD)
• Osteopathic Medical School (DO)
• Physician Assistant School (PA-C)
• Chiropractic School (DC)
• Optometry School (OD)
• Pharmacy School
• Dental School (DDS or DMD)
• Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs
• Athletic Training Programs

• Complete Common Application
• Pay $100 non-refundable fee
• Submit official School transcripts
• Submit official test scores
• Submit letter of recommendation (optional)