Physician Associate/Assistant

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), a public institution in Charleston, SC, offers a bachelor's degree in Physician Associate/Assistant. This program prepares students for clinical practice as physician assistants, with training in patient evaluation, diagnosis, and medical management across specialty and primary care settings.

The Physician Associate/Assistant program falls within the health professions field (CIP 51.0912) and is one of several programs available at MUSC. Students may also explore bachelor's degrees in Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist, Adult Health Nurse/Nursing, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management, as well as an associate degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the same institution. MUSC's broad health sciences curriculum provides multiple pathways for students pursuing careers in healthcare in Charleston.