AA Degree Physician Assistant

Q&A: Which degree (Chemistry or Biology) would benefit me most to enter a Physician Assistant program?

Question by Luis N: Which degree (Chemistry or Biology) would benefit me most to enter a Physician Assistant program?
I’m currently working on an AA degree in chemistry so I am unsure if that is the correct path to get into a Physician Asst. Program. I just don’t want to work on this degree and not be able to get admitted…

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Answer by Unknown
biochemistry =]

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Im a senior in HS i live in CA, I want to become a Physicians assistant, do i need a AA degree or higher?

Question by Jj O: Im a senior in HS i live in CA, I want to become a Physicians assistant, do i need a AA degree or higher?
a higher degree? for a PA program if so, what class am i suppose to take in college and what am i suppose to major in?
In the future i wish to become and MD would have to re due everything?

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Answer by Rachel M
A physicians assistant is a profession that requires a lot of schooling, close to that of an MD. You’ll need way higher than an AA degree. You’ll need a bachelor’s, hopefully in the natural sciences, then you will have to build upon that degree.

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