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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.
Comprehensive training in patient history taking, physical examination, diagnostic test ordering, and clinical decision support.
Hands-on clinical postings across primary care, cardiology, orthopaedics, emergency medicine, and surgical suites.
Professional multi-year curriculum with extensive hospital internship and clinical apprenticeship.
A structured academic pathway designed for high-impact professional careers and advanced research excellence.
Programme: B. PA Bachelor of Physician Associate
Duration: 4 Years (including extensive clinical internship)
Mode: Full-Time Professional Healthcare Programme
Academic Focus: Basic medical sciences, clinical diagnostics, therapeutics, surgical assistance and patient care
Department: Department of Life Sciences
School: School of Biological & Forensic Sciences
Review the mandatory academic qualifications and minimum score criteria required for admission.
Candidates who have completed Higher Secondary (10+2 / PUC) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects, with the required aggregate marks specified by the university, are eligible.
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PSO1: Obtain comprehensive patient medical histories and perform structured initial physical examinations.
PSO2: Order and interpret routine laboratory tests, imaging reports, ECGs, and hemodynamic monitoring data.
PSO3: Assist physicians and surgeons in clinical procedures, wound management, patient preparation, and post-op care.
PSO4: Administer basic life support (BLS), triage emergency patients, and provide rapid resuscitation assistance.
PSO5: Demonstrate empathetic patient communication, confidentiality (HIPAA), and ethical clinical collaboration.
PSO6: Manage hospital documentation, electronic health records (EHR), quality compliance, and interdisciplinary care.
Key strengths, experiential learning, and strategic career advantages offered by the programme.
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.
The Bachelor of Physician Associate (B. PA / B.Sc. Physician Associate) at Kristu Jayanti University combines academic rigor with extensive hands-on laboratory training, interdisciplinary research dissertations, and industry internships.
Choosing this programme enables students to:
With state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure, esteemed faculty mentorship, and active industry collaborations, graduates are empowered for leadership across research institutions, corporate enterprises, and global academic environments.