Physician Associate/Assistant

The Physician Associate/Assistant bachelor's degree program at Hardin-Simmons University is offered at this private nonprofit institution in Abilene, TX. Classified under CIP code 51.0912 in the health professions field, the program prepares students for clinical practice as physician assistants, covering medical sciences, patient assessment, clinical procedures, and the supervised practice of medicine across a range of healthcare settings.

Hardin-Simmons University offers this bachelor's degree program alongside other health sciences credentials. Related programs at the same campus include a Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse associate degree and a Family Practice Nurse/Nursing bachelor's degree, giving students multiple entry points into nursing and advanced clinical practice. The Physician Associate/Assistant program is designed for students seeking to enter a primary care or specialty clinical role under physician supervision.