A full year of general chemistry with lab is required by most PA programs and is the prerequisite for organic chemistry and biochemistry. Self-paced and regionally accredited.
General Chemistry I & II is required by most PA programs and is the gateway to organic chemistry and biochemistry — making it the foundation of the upper-division science sequence.
8 Credit Hours · Self-Paced
Official UIU transcript · Courses begin the 1st of each month
New course sessions begin on the first of every month — no semester calendar to wait for. Courses begin the first of each month.
Delivered through Upper Iowa University (HLC). Credit is designed to transfer where ACE/national providers are rejected.
Study around a job, healthcare-experience hours, or a current role, then apply in your target cycle.
How the chemistry sequence is treated across PA programs. Verify each program via CASPA.
| Requirement | Required | Online accepted | Recency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required prerequisite | ✓ Yes | ✓ Usually | Often 5–10 yrs |
| Lab component | ✓ Often | ✓ Virtual lab | Verify |
| Grade minimum | C or better | — | — |
Requirements vary by program and change annually. Last reviewed May 2026 — always verify via the CASPA directory.
Self-paced, accredited, and accepted where it counts. Courses begin the first of each month.
