Physician Associate/Assistant

The Physician Associate/Assistant bachelor's degree program at Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL. Northwestern is a private nonprofit institution offering this program under CIP code 51.0912 in the health professions field. The program prepares students with the foundational clinical and scientific knowledge required for roles supporting physicians in diagnostic, therapeutic, and patient care settings.

Northwestern University offers several related bachelor's degree programs students may also consider, including Robotics Technology/Technician, Engineering/Industrial Management, Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, and Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. The presence of health and engineering programs at Northwestern reflects a broad curriculum spanning clinical and technical disciplines. Students in the Physician Associate/Assistant program can expect coursework in clinical sciences, anatomy, physiology, and patient care procedures as preparation for careers in medicine-adjacent roles.