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B.Sc Physician Assistant

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Introduction

BSc Physician Assistant is a 3-year full-time undergraduate medical course. This program is a specialization for people looking to add skills and knowledge needed to provide support to the senior doctors and physicians. This program is designed to train the students in examining and treating patients, order and interpret laboratory x-rays and performing diagnoses. To pursue this course, students must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects with an aggregate of at least 55% marks from a recognized board.

B.Sc Physician Assistant is a three-year undergraduate medical course in which students are provided training in diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services in all medical specializations. After the completion of the B.Sc Physician Assistant Course, candidates are equipped to assist doctors and their job is to take medical histories of the patients, perform initial examinations of the patients and assist the doctors for diagnosis and treatment.

Highlights

Level Under Graduate
Course Duration & Exam 3 years /Semester Wise Exam
Eligibility Criteria Passed Class 12 or equivalent in relevant discipline from a recognized board The minimum aggregate must be 55% for general applicants and 50% for reserved category candidates
Affiliation The Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai.
For details contact: 08045812992

List of Core Courses

  • Biochemistry Anatomy
  • Physiology Dietetics and Nutrition.
  • Introduction to Psychology Microbiology
  • Pharmacology Molecular Biology and Cell
  • Pediatrics Molecular Genetics
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Community and Public Health
  • Pediatrics Cardiac Surgery
  • Cardiology ,Gastroenterology, Neurology, Pathophysiology, Practical
  • Clinical Decision Making
S.No
Year
Subject
Theory
Practical
Orals
Total
1
First YearPaper I Applied Basic Sciences Max. Marks (100) - Passing Marks (50)Max. Marks *** - Passing Marks ***Max. Marks *** - Passing Marks ***Max. Marks (100) - Passing Marks (50)
2
Paper II PhysiotherapeuticMax. Marks (100) - Passing Marks (50)Max. Marks (100) - Passing Marks (50)Max. Marks (50) - Passing Marks (25)Max. Marks (250) - Passing Marks (125)
3
Second YearSpecialty Paper I Physiotherapy AssessmentMax. Marks (100) - Passing Marks (50)Max. Marks (100) - Passing Marks (50)Max. Marks (50) - Passing Marks (25)Max. Marks (250) - Passing Marks (125)
4
Specialty Paper II Physiotherapy InterventionsMax. Marks (100) - Passing Marks (50)Max. Marks (100) - Passing Marks (50)Max. Marks (50) - Passing Marks (25)Max. Marks (250) - Passing Marks (125)
5
DissertationAPPROVED/NOT APPROVED

Career Opportunity

S. No. Career Opportunities
1. Dietician
2. Medical Consultant
3. Ortho Physician Assistant
4. Personal Health Counsellor
5. Drug Safety Associate