pre-physician assistant
Complete the necessary coursework to prepare you for a fulfilling career as a physician assistant through the pre-physician assistant path.
At UHSP, you’ll benefit from coursework that is taught through a health sciences-focused lens from your very first class giving you a unique perspective and set of skills to carry forward into your career and beyond.

Physician Assistant At a Glance
Interested in pursuing a career in medicine without committing to eight more years of education? A career as a physician assistant might be the perfect fit for you!
As a physician assistant, you will examine, diagnose and treat patients under the supervision of a physician, with only a bachelor’s and master’s degree from an accredited educational program, but keep in mind all states require physician assistants to be licensed.
TOP 10
BEST PAYING JOBS
Listed among the top 10 highest paying health care occupations
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)
27%
PROFESSION GROWTH
Expected growth of of the profession through 2032
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)
$130,020
MEDIAN SALARY
Median salary of physician assistants
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)
B.S. in Biomedical Sciences
Our health sciences programs are the perfect foundation for future professional study.
Designed as our “pre-professions degree,” the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences program prepares students for futures in a changing world by giving them a strong academic foundation in the sciences as well as the skills required to be successful in a wide variety of health professions careers.