B.Sc Physician Assistant Admission 2021

• Bachelor of Science or B.Sc. in Physician Assistant (PA) is a 3 year long undergraduate academic programme in the field of medical science.
• It is the full-time course comprises 6 semesters, with 2 semesters covered in each year of this 3- year long course. In India, many prestigious colleges offer this course. Usually, the tuition fee ranges in between INR 2.5 to 3 lacs.
• Physician assistant is the skilled healthcare professional who diagnose and treat injuries as well as provide preventive healthcare services to patients. They may assist doctors in surgeries, perform procedures, prescribe medication and conduct clinical research.
• They usually work in the supervision of a licensed doctor. During the course, the students will learn theoretical skills and practical training in providing high-quality medical care in both primary and secondary care settings.

The course curriculum involves the following subjects:
•    Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry
•    Pediatrics and Geriatrics
•    Introduction to Surgery
•    Molecular Genetics
•    Pharmacology
•    Clinical Decision Making
•    Community and Public Health
•    Introduction to Psychology
•    Nutrition and Dietetics

Eligibility Criteria for B.Sc. in Physician Assistant:
The prerequisite qualification for admission into B.Sc. in Physician Assistant is successful completion of higher secondary examination from a well-recognized educational board. The qualifying examination must be studied with compulsory subjects as Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The percentage of passing shall not be less than 55% in aggregate.

Admission Procedure for B.Sc. in Physician Assistant:
•    Admission into this course would be made on the basis of entrance test.
•    Various institutions conduct their own entrance test for granting admission.
•    However, there are some colleges which provide the direct entry on the basis of marks in qualifying examination.
•    Admission will be confirmed after the successful submission of the admission fee.

Job Opportunities after B.Sc. in Physician Assistant: Physician Assistant is the rewarding career option. It is the evergreen field which provides a good career scope to its pursuers.

• The successful graduates of this course can work in hospitals, clinics, outpatient care centers, pharmaceutical companies, medical devices industry, medical insurance and academic medical centers.
• They can work in all areas of medicine and work on teams with surgeons and doctors. As a general physician assistant, these candidates can serve in ambulances, police rescue squad, airplanes and helicopters.
• For physician assistant, the job profiles include medical assistant, dietician, assistant physician cardiology, drug safety associate, patient care technician, clinical associate, personal health facilitator and ortho physician assistant.
• After this course, students have the opportunity to do post-graduation and doctorate in this field.

Top Recruiters for Physician Assistant:
Some of the recruiters of the physician assistant are:
•    Work event Techno Solutions Pvt Ltd.
•    Lotus Heart Hospital, Kottarakara
•    Dr. Mehtas Hospitals Pvt Ltd.
•    Manipal Health Enterprises, Bangalore
Salary Offered to Physician Assistant:
As a physician assistant, one may earn a remunerative salary. In India, the Physician Assistant will receive the starting pay of Rs 2.5 lacs per year. The salary package will gradually increase after a few years of experience. In the US, the average salary offered to physician assistant is approximately $98,180 per annum.