What type of degree do I need?

What type of BA degree or degree(s) do I need in order to achieve my Masters in Physician Assistants?

• I have been most certainly doing my homework but the Place I want to receive my Masters in PA, requires I receive any type of BA degree. What BA degree would perfectly link me to my ...show more

• Answer:

  First of all learn what BA stands for! There are 2 types of Bachelors degrees. One is called BA-bachelors of Arts and the other (what you need to get into) is called a BS -bachelors of science degree. Anything medical or science related would be a BS degree not a BA degree. It would be a BS in biology. I suggest you pick any type of science you are interested in such as biology, microbiology. Best thing to do is first look up colleges that teach a masters of SCIENCE in PA and see what courses they take. See what the application requires to get into that program. Then follow those steps now...get the BS degree they list and you probably have to take a post grad test called GRE before applying to a Masters program. And you might need professional references (professors) so get close to your BS degree professors and ask them for a reference, if you need it for your masters application. Maybe consult an advisor from the college that offers a masters in science PA degree and/or apply to that college as an undergrad