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.

Why Choose Allied Health Sciences?

The B.S. in Allied Health Sciences degree is designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to thrive in a variety of health care roles. The program provides two primary pathways:

1. Prepare for Clinical Roles in Health Care
   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 as part of your Associate of Arts and Science program requirements:

BIO 116 with Lab - General Biology 
BIO 268 with Lab - Biochemistry
BIO 208 with Lab - Microbiology 
CHM 101 with Lab - Intro Chemistry
CHM 201 with Lab - Intro to Organic Chemistry
HAH 100 - Medical Terminology 
PHY 105 with Lab - Physics of the World Around Us
PSY 101 - Intro to Psychology
BIO 227 with Lab - Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 228 with Lab - Anatomy and Physiology II

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

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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