Physician Associate/Assistant

The Physician Associate/Assistant bachelor's degree program at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY is offered through this public health sciences university. The program prepares graduates for clinical practice as physician assistants under physician supervision across a range of medical settings.

This bachelor's degree falls within the physician assistant field (CIP 51.0912) and is one of several advanced health sciences offerings at Upstate Medical University. Related programs include an Associate in Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, an Associate in Registered Nursing, a bachelor's in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, a bachelor's in Pediatric Nurse/Nursing, and a bachelor's in Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist. Students can expect rigorous didactic and clinical training preparing them for national certification.