B. PA Bachelor of Physician Associate

The B.Sc. Physician Associate is a 4-year programme intended to train students to assist doctors in healthcare settings. It combines theoretical and practical training in basic medical sciences, diagnostics, therapeutics, and preventive care. Graduates will be skilled in taking medical histories, conducting initial patient examinations, ordering diagnostic tests and supporting doctors in diagnosis and treatment. They can work in hospitals, clinics, and emergency rooms across specialities like primary care, cardiology, and orthopaedics, performing clinical and technical tasks under supervision.

The programme prepares versatile healthcare professionals for diverse medical and administrative roles in public and private sectors. Career roles encompass medical assistants, research aides, surgical first assistants, and healthcare managers.

The B.Sc. is a three-year degree programme. However, as per the provisions of the new National Education Policy (NEP 2020), a student may continue into the fourth year and earn a B.Sc. Honours degree.

Eligibility
Candidates who have completed Higher Secondary (10+2 / PUC) or Equivalent with an aggregate of 40% or an equivalent CGPA and have studied and scored at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology are eligible