Physician Associate/Assistant

The Physician Associate/Assistant bachelor's degree program at the University of South Dakota is a four-year credential offered by this public institution in Vermillion, South Dakota. The program falls within the health professions and related clinical sciences field under CIP code 51.0912, preparing students with the foundational clinical and biomedical knowledge required for physician associate practice and related advanced healthcare roles.

The University of South Dakota also offers related health programs at the same institution, including a Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management associate degree and a Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse associate degree. Students in the Physician Associate/Assistant program can expect a rigorous curriculum that combines science coursework with clinical preparation within a public university setting.