Please note that the course information listed on the charts below refer to requirements for a degree in the Biology Major and any required or highly recommended (as noted) courses for successful admittance into a Physician Assistant (PA) Program. Courses required for graduation outside of the the major or for PA program admittance (i.e. for the Canisius Core or All-College Honors Core Curricula) are not included.
Students actively pursuing this pathway should keep in regular contact with Dr. Allyson Backstrom in the Pre-Medical and Pre-Health Professions Office to keep up with any potential changes to the path below, in conjunction with their regular Biology Major advising sessions.
Freshman:
FALL | SPRING |
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BIO 111/L (Introductory Biology I with Lab) | BIO 112/L (Introduction Biology II with Lab) |
CHM 111/L (General Chemistry I with Lab) | CHM 112/L (General Chemistry II with Lab) |
MAT 111 (Calculus I) |
MAT 141 (Inferential Statistics and Computers for Science) |
FYS 101 (Explorations of Academic Writing and Special Topics) or HON 101 (Honors English) |
ENG 101 (Writing about Literature) or any HON literature course |
Sophomore:
FALL | SPRING |
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BIO 211/L (Biochemistry and Cellular Biology I with Lab) | BIO 212/L (Biochemistry and Cellular Biology II with Lab) |
CHM 227/L (Organic Chemistry I with Lab) | CHM 228/L (Organic Chemistry II with Lab) |
PSY 101 (Introduction to Psychology I) or PSY 102 (Introduction to Psychology II)* * [Flexibility when taken] |
BIO 351 (Biology Seminar I) |
Junior:
FALL | SPRING |
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PHY 201/L (College Physics I with Lab) | PHY 202/L (College Physics II with Lab) |
BIO 340/L (Physiology with Lab)* * [Requirement for PA programs varies] |
BIO 324/L (Human Anatomy with Lab) |
Senior:
FALL | SPRING |
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BIO 307/L (Microbiology with Lab) | BIO 404 (Genetics) or BIO405 (Medical Genetics)* * [BIO404 recommended with lab for fulfillment of Bio Major Tracks] |
BIO 353 (Biology Seminar II) | HRP 111 (Medical Terminology)* * [Flexibility when taken] |
Any BIO Upper Level/Elective(s) with or without lab as needed | Any BIO Upper Level/Elective(s) with or without lab as needed |
Other Recommended Courses To Schedule As/Where Possible:
PSY 203 (Lifespan Developmental Psychology)
PSY 303 (Abnormal Psychology)
BIO 300 or 301 (Research Methods) Starting in sophomore year, as many semesters as possible
BIO 298 (Pre-Clinical Experience for Undergraduates)