Physician Associate/Assistant

The Physician Associate/Assistant bachelor's degree program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is offered by this public institution located in Edinburg, TX. The program falls within the health professions field (CIP 51.0912) and provides undergraduate-level preparation for students pursuing careers as physician assistants or associates. The curriculum covers clinical sciences, patient care principles, and the foundational knowledge required for advanced health care practice.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley also offers related bachelor's degrees in Engineering/Industrial Management, Nursing Administration, and Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, along with associate programs in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. The Physician Associate/Assistant program is part of the university's health sciences division and prepares students for further clinical training and professional licensure in the physician assistant field.