UK College of Health Sciences

Physician Assistant Studies

some facts about us

  • $121k
    median annual salary (National Median Pay, 2021 U.S. BLS)
  • 28%
    job growth (2021-31, U.S. BLS)
  • 1768
    graduates since 1974 fulfilling our mission

Physician Assistant Studies

Physician assistants are health professionals who practice medicine as members of a team with their supervising physicians and are uniquely qualified to step in and bridge gaps in health care. Our physician assistant studies program will prepare you to become a well-rounded practitioner with a wealth of clinical knowledge and direct patient-care experience to conduct exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, assist in surgery, prescribe medications, and more. Our graduates achieve some of the highest pass rates on state licensure exams proving our program is dedicated to helping you become the most knowledgeable health care provider you can be.