3+2 Option for UW-Platteville Undergraduate Students
UW-Platteville undergraduate students have the unique opportunity to be considered for the 3+2 option in the sophomore year of their undergraduate studies, which would allow them to join the UW–Madison Physician Assistant program in year four of college. They would then graduate with both a bachelor of science degree in biology from UW-Platteville and a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from UW–Madison in 5 years (3+2). Pre-health advisors guide interested students in reaching required academic and experiential benchmarks to pursue this option.
A maximum of 5 students can be enrolled per cohort.
If you feel this option would be a good fit for you, please request an appointment with an advisor.
Timeline
Year 1
- Declare B.S. Biology w/Health Science Emphasis
- Meet with pre-health advisors to discuss fit and outline degree completion plan — must provide evidence that at least 90 credits of undergraduate coursework in major and general education requirements can be completed by the end of junior year
Year 1-2
- Accepted into 3+2 program option
- Meet with academic mentor a minimum of once per semester
- Participate in enrichment activities as outlined by mentors
- Complete Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification, if needed
- Work towards gaining 500 hours minimum direct patient care experience prior to the end of third year
Year 2-3
- Continue to meet with mentors, complete required coursework, obtain direct patient care experience and participate in enrichment activities
- CASPA opens in April of sophomore year and must be submitted by Aug. 1, 11:59 p.m. EST, the summer before junior year — one letter of recommendation must come for pre-health advising team
Year 3
- Continue to meet with mentors, complete required coursework, obtain direct patient care experience, and participate in enrichment activities
- Admissions interview completed at UW-Platteville fall of junior year
- Notification of admission status in spring of junior year
- Matriculation into the PA program is contingent upon appropriate completion of all admission requirements
- Attend new student orientation the week before Memorial Day