Study Postbaccalaureate Pre-Physician Assistant Certificate at Keck Graduate Institute in the USA,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The PPA certificate program is highly customizable to meet the needs of each student. Curriculum consists of graduate-level courses within the applied life sciences, which includes courses in science and business. There are additional upper-level undergraduate courses offered over the summer that are often required or highly recommended by many PA programs. Options include: human anatomy with lab, human physiology with lab, and biochemistry. Students are able to take the coursework they need along with the clinical and volunteer hours necessary to become competitive for admission to PA programs.

Study options

Full Time (9 Months)

Tuition fees

US$36,100.00 per year

Technology & Infrastructure Fee- $62.50 billed during the Fall and Spring terms ($125/year)

Application deadline

14/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Keck Graduate Institute

535 Watson Drive,

Claremont,

California,

91711, United States

Full Time (9 Months)

Tuition fees

US$36,100.00 per year

Technology & Infrastructure Fee- $62.50 billed during the Fall and Spring terms ($125/year)

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Keck Graduate Institute

535 Watson Drive,

Claremont,

California,

91711, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

We designed our PPA program to be intellectually rigorous and give you a competitive edge for PA school admission. To be considered for acceptance, you must first complete the required prerequisite coursework. This foundational coursework provides the scientific and analytical background essential for success as a PA student.Prerequisites for KGIs PPA certificate program:Human Anatomy with labHuman Physiology with labMicrobiologyMedical TerminologyBiology with lab: 2 semester or 3 quarter termsGeneral Chemistry with lab: 2 semester or 3 quarter termsOrganic Chemistry with lab: 2 semester or 3 quarter termsRecommended Physics with lab: 2 semester or 3 quarter termsRecommended Math: 2 semester or 3 quarter termsRecommended Biochemistry: 1 semester or 2 quarter termsAt KGI, we welcome students from a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds into the pre-physician assistant program. You may apply while completing your bachelors degree; however, a conferred bachelors degree is required before you begin the program. Please note that transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended are required.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.