MedictoPa89 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Hello everyone, I apologize if these questions have been asked. I'm half way through my paramedic program, and enjoy working in the hospital setting. I have a Bachelors in Fire Science and a Masters in Health Emergency Management. I know I am short a few prerequisites, and intend on finishing those after I graduate paramedic school. My undergraduate GPA is 3.57 out of 4 and my graduate GPA is 3.88 also out of 4. I have about 8 years of EMS experience in the city setting, my question is does my BS being in such a limited field prevent me from being accepted into a PA program or once I have completed the required prerequisites should I have a fair chance? Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHAD Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Absolutely not. In my experience it doesn't matter what your degree is in as long as you have the pre-req's. We had everything from your usual biology degrees to fine arts majors in my program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Not even a little bit. Actually, "Fire Science" stands out and maybe it could be beneficial, depending on who reviews your application. You have a sick GPA and HCE so I think you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedictoPa89 Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 MCHAD & Wookie, thank you for the input! I appreciate it and you have both helped to reduce my anxiety over my degrees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1ke10191 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 My degree was in history and I got in. Just make sure you have what the school wants and you'll be fine. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocc54 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I'd say for 95% of PA programs they do not care what your degree was in, as long as you completed the required prerequisites and did well in them. I think fire science is a great degree and will help you stand out in comparison to the majority of applicants who have biology degrees. Also your GPA and PCE is totally solid. Unless your LORs suck and you wrote a crappy PS I see no issue with you getting multiple interviews. All the best to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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