Students preparing for a career as a Physician's Assistant are considered to be on a Pre-Physician's Assistant path. In order to qualify for Physician's Assistant Programs, students must take necessary prerequisites for each school.
In order to practice in this field, individuals must obtain a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree. This may require additional education and clinical experience, for more information contact HealthProfessions@LCU.edu.
What do Physician Assistants do?
Physician Assistants (PAs) practice medicine as part of a team of physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare workers to assess, diagnose, and treat patients. .
What is the job outlook?
Employment growth for PAs is projected at 37 percent from 2016 to 2026, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for PAs is driven by baby boomers, who require more care for chronic diseases.
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What are PA programs in Texas?
Texas Physician Assistant Programs
*Programs are public and fully accredited unless otherwise indicated
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston - Physician Assistant Studies Program
Developing programs or in accreditation process
University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio - Physician Assistant Program (Private)
to check accreditation status of Texas Programs.
For the pre-physician assistant degree plan, you will need to enroll in Bachelor of Arts in Biology curriculum. Visit the University Catalog here to view the pre-physician assistance degree plan and other LCU degree plans.