B.Sc –Physician Assistant
Overview
Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant is an undergraduate Medical course. Physician Assistant is as killed health care professional who is qualified with academic and clinical training to provide health care services under the supervision of a specialist. The training that they receive equips them to provide diagnostic therapeutic and preventive healthcare services The course is designed to train the student In examining and treating patients, order interpret and laboratory radiological investigations and aid in diagnosis Physician Assistant also has several other responsibilities such as treating minor injuries,preparing and preserving progress notes and performing certain managerial duties.PAs work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals in various specialties such as primary care, emergency medicine, surgery, pediatrics, internal medicine, and psychiatry. They can also specialize further in areas like dermatology, cardiology, or orthopedics.They are employed in diverse settings including hospitals, clinics, physician offices, outpatient care centers, and rural or underserved areas where healthcare access is limited. The demand for PAs is growing due to an aging population and the need for expanded healthcare services.
Curriculum
S. No |
I Year |
II Year |
III Year |
INTERNSHIP |
1 |
Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry |
Medicine & Pharmacology |
Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery/ Neurology |
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2 |
English |
Pediatrics & Geriatrics/Clinical Microbiology |
Nephrology/ Pulmonology/ Gastroenterology/Orthopaedics |
12 Month Internship |
3 |
Computer |
Surgery/Obstetrics &Gynecology. |
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Eligibility
Eligibility for Admission
- Candidates belonging to all categories for admission to the Allied Health Sciences should have passed the qualifying examinations after period of 12 years of study with English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Botany & Zoology with minimum 50% marks in each subjects (Academic / Vocational Stream).
- Age Limit: 17 to 35 Years.
Career Prospects
Career Prospects
Physician Assistant depends on the needs of the supervised surgeon or physician. They work in necessary areas such as primary care, family medicine & emergency medicines they have to observe exam the patient interpret test makes diagnosis, treat the minor injury & prescribe the medicine
They are appointed in the following area:
- Government hospital
- Occupational care centre
- Educational care unit
- Private hospital