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Allied Health Sciences - Emphasis In Physician Assistant Studies

The Allied Health Sciences (AHS) degree at Grand Valley State University offers an exciting and flexible pathway for students in Northern Michigan who want to pursue a wide range of health-related careers — from clinical roles to non-clinical positions, and even advanced graduate programs.

Transferring from NMC to GVSU

If you're interested in direct patient care, the AHS degree provides a pathway to clinical settings. You'll gain foundational skills that can lead to clinical role training through internships, advanced programs, or one of GVSU's professional graduate options.

GVSU equivalent recommended courses to take at NMC:

  1. BIO 116 with Lab - General Biology 
  2. BIO 268 - Biochemistry
  3. BIO 208 with Lab - Microbiology 
  4. CHM 101 with Lab - Intro Chemistry
  5. CHM 201 with Lab - Intro to Organic Chemistry
  6. HAH 100 - Medical Terminology 
  7. PHY 105 with Lab - Physics of the World Around Us
  8. PSY 101 - Intro to Psychology
  9. BIO 227 with Lab - Anatomy and Physiology I
  10. BIO 228 with Lab - Anatomy and Physiology II
  11. MTH 131 - Intro to Statistics

Please continue to work with your NMC Advisor for Associate Degree requirements. 

Physician Assistant Studies Admissions Criteria

Physician Assistant Studies Prerequisite Courses

Physician Assistant Salary in Michigan

How much does a Physician Assistant make in Michigan?

According to Indeed.com, "the average salary for a physician assistant is $107,302 per year in Michigan."

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