Physician Associate/Assistant

The Physician Associate/Assistant bachelor's degree program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is offered by this public institution located in Birmingham, AL. The program falls within the health professions field (CIP 51.0912) and prepares students for clinical roles working alongside physicians in a range of medical settings. UAB is a public university with a broad health sciences focus, making it a fitting environment for this type of clinical training.

Within the physician assistant studies field, this program sits alongside several other health-related offerings at UAB, including Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist and Health/Health Care Administration/Management at the bachelor's level, as well as a Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse associate's program and a Health/Health Care Administration/Management associate's program. Students can expect a curriculum grounded in clinical sciences and patient care practice, consistent with national standards for physician associate education.