B.Sc Physician Assistant

Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant

B.Sc Physician Assistant or Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant is an undergraduate Medical course. A Physician Assistant is a skilled healthcare professional who is qualified with academic and clinical training to provide healthcare services under the supervision of a specialist. The training that they receive equips them to provide diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive healthcare services. The Physician Assistant course is designed to train the student in examining and treating patients, ordering and interpreting laboratory X-rays and performing diagnoses. Physician Assistant also has several other responsibilities such as treating minor injuries, preparing and preserving progress notes and performing certain managerial duties. 

B.Sc Physician Assistant Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed their 10+2 (Medical) examination or any equivalent qualification from a recognized Board.
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks at their Intermediate level.
• Some of the renowned colleges and universities conduct entrance examinations for admission.

B.Sc Physician Assistant Syllabus

Syllabus of Physician Assistant Course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

B.Sc Physician Assistant Colleges

• The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
• JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru
• Neptune Institute of Management and Technology - NIMT, New Delhi

How is the B.Sc Physician Assistant Course Suitability?

• Applicants should be able to deal with, diagnose and treat the illness of a patient.
• They should be an active listener, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• They should have critical thinking such as using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• They should have skills like motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.
• Those who want to assist in surgeries, perform various kinds of tests on the patient, analyse the reports and treat the illness accordingly, counselling the patients, etc. are suitable for the course.

How is the B.Sc Physician Assistant Course Beneficial?

• A Physician Assistant is a person who works either at a clinic a hospital or other health facilities and is supervised by a doctor.
• The course provides the work at places like; hospitals, private practices, outpatient care centres, traditional office settings, academic medical centres and prisons.
• It is also beneficial for further studies such as M.Sc & Ph.D. etc. as it gives a good base for it.
• The course is beneficial for conducting physical exams, diagnosing and treating illnesses, ordering and interpreting tests, counselling on preventive health care, and assisting in surgery.

B.Sc Physician Assistant Employment Areas

• Colleges & Universities
• Dr. Mehtas Hospitals Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai
• Lotus heart Hospital - Kottarakara (Kollam)
• Manipal Health Enterprises - Bangalore
• People Alliance Workforce - Raigarh
• Work event Techno Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - Hyderabad

B.Sc Physician Assistant Job Types

• Assistant Physician Cardiology
• Clinical Associate
• Dietician
• Drug Safety Associate
• Medical Assistant
• Ortho Physician Assistant
• Patient Care Technician
• Personal Health Facilitator
• Teacher