Dual Admission: Physician Assistant Program

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Dual Admission: Physician Assistant Program

If you’re interested in providing compassionate and personalized care as a P.A., Bear University’s Physician Assistant Dual Admission program can help you reach your goals. Our nationally ranked P.A. program trains competent, caring medical professionals who are dedicated to improving health-care quality and outcomes. Through clinical experiences and professional exposure, you’ll practice diagnosing illnessess, prescribing medications and developing treatment plans.

Keep reading to discover the type of skills you’ll learn and possible career outcomes. We’ll also share admission requirements and other program-specific information.

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What Can You Do with a Physician Assistant Degree?

Bear University’s physician assistant program will prepare you to fulfill an integral role in patient care. Completing the program will prepare you to perform a comprehensive range of clinical services, from taking histories and ordering diagnostic tests to treating minor injuries. While a P.A., usually works with a supervising physician, they can function as a primary care physician in some more rural areas.

Between a population that is living longer and the impact of a global pandemic, the demand continues to grow for skilled medical professionals that provide competent, compassionate care. As a P.A. you can make a real difference in the lives of patients of all ages and medical histories.

Career Potential

31% Growth Job Outlook, 2018-2028
$112,260 Median Pay, 2019 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
118,800 Number of Jobs as of 2018

Program Overview

The Dual Admission Physician Assistant program takes six years to complete. Students who complete the program will receive a bachelor's degree and a Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) in Physician Assistant. Candidates will follow a prescribed 4-year course of study in any undergraduate major and 27 months of training in the P.A. program at the College of Health Care Sciences.

Degrees Earned

You can earn any bachelor’s degree and your Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant (M.M.S.).

Interview Required

Students applying for dual admission must interview during Bear Preview Weekend, an exclusive admitted students event.

Program Length

Earn your bachelor’s in four years and your master’s in two years and three months.

Deadline to Apply

Fall 2021 Admission: Feb. 1 Winter Admission: Not Permitted

Eligibility

To be considered for dual admission and fill your reserved seat in graduate or professional school, there are some requirements you must meet. Undergraduate Admission Requirements are for first-time and transfer students applying to earn a bachelor’s degree. Graduate Admission Requirements are the standards students need to maintain while earning their undergraduate degree to remain eligible for the graduate or professional program.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

GPA 3.5 Weighted GPA in High School
ACT/SAT 25 Composite ACT 1220 Total SAT
Years of ... Math: 4
Science: 3
English: 4
CoursesBiology,** Chemistry and Algebra II

*While Bear has instituted a test-optional policy for the 2021-22 admission cycle, Dual Admission applicants must still submit official SAT or ACT scores. Learn more

**Anatomy and Physiology, and Living Environment may be substituted for Biology.

Degree Required

You must complete a bachelor’s degree in any major you choose. Additional prerequisites may be communicated upon admission.

Undergraduate GPA

You must maintain a 3.2 cumulative and science GPA. You must also earn at least a C in each prerequisite course.

Required Test Scores

GRE: No less than a 150 on the verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning sections, and no less than a 4.0 on analytical writing. All minimum test scores must be achieved on the same test attempt(no superscoring).

Credits Required

You must earn at least 120 credits to enter the P.A. graduate program.

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