Pre-Physician Assistant

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.  Click here for a full description of what PAs do.

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.

(Retrieved from www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physician-assistants.htm)

What are PA programs in Texas?

Texas Physician Assistant Programs

*Programs are public and fully accredited unless otherwise indicated

Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Midland -Physician Assistant Program

University of North Texas Health Science Center, Ft. Worth - Department of Physician Assistant Studies

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio - Department of Physician Assistant Studies

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston - Physician Assistant Studies Program

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg - Physician Assistant Studies Department  

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas - Physician Assistant Studies Program    

Baylor, Houston - College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program (Private)

Developing programs or in accreditation process

Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene - Physician Assistant Program (Private)  

University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio - Physician Assistant Program (Private)

Click here to check accreditation status of Texas Programs on Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) website.