Certificate in Pre-Health Sciences Pre-Medicine/Physician Assistant at University of Cincinnati

    Certificate in Pre-Health Sciences Pre-Medicine/Physician Assistant at University of Cincinnati

    Certificate in Pre-Health Sciences Pre-Medicine/Physician Assistant at University of Cincinnati

    University of Cincinnati offers the Certificate of Pre-Health Sciences Pre-Medicine/Physician Assistant as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its UC Clermont campus in Cincinnati, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for pre-health sciences pre-medicine/physician assistant and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.

    About Certificate in 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.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Pre-Health Sciences Pre-Medicine/Physician Assistant at University of Cincinnati

    Entry Requirements

    Students enrolled in Jordanian national curriculum are asked to report their current subjects on the “Current or Most Recent Year Courses” section of the Common App. Advise your school counselor, headmaster, director, etc. to upload the following documents to the Common App:

    • Transcripts with final Preparatory school results for year 10, coursework and scores for year 11, and as much as is available for year 12 by the application deadline
    • If you have completed secondary school, official copy of the General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi), accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation

    If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in Pre-Health Sciences Pre-Medicine/Physician Assistant

    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

    Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Pre-Health Sciences Pre-Medicine/Physician Assistant at University of Cincinnati

    Application Fee 100

    How to Apply for Certificate in Pre-Health Sciences Pre-Medicine/Physician Assistant at University of Cincinnati

    • Complete Common Application
    • Pay $100 non-refundable fee
    • Submit official School transcripts
    • Submit official test scores
    • Submit letter of recommendation (optional)
    Certificate in Pre-Health Sciences Pre-Medicine/Physician Assistant at University of Cincinnati
    University of Cincinnati
    University of Cincinnati
    United States of America

    United States of America, Cincinnati

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