Overview

Physician Associates are highly skilled mid-level healthcare providers who work collaboratively with physicians to deliver comprehensive care across various medical specialties.

Key Features

At Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, affiliated with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, they offer a dynamic Bachelor of Physician Associate (B.PA) program to prepare aspiring healthcare professionals for this rewarding and multifaceted role.

As a mid-level healthcare provider, Physician Associates (PAs) are crucial in collaborating with physicians to deliver comprehensive patient care across various medical specialties.

Physician Associates are trained at Amrita University to work autonomously alongside physicians, offering diagnostic and therapeutic patient care in various medical and surgical specialties.

Conducting patient interviews and medical history assessments.

Performing physical examinations.

Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and medical examinations.

Formulating comprehensive treatment plans.

Coordinating and managing patient care.

Performing medical procedures under supervision.

Participating in clinical research endeavours.

Providing patient counselling and education.

Serving as a first assistant in surgical procedures.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pathology

General Medicine

Pharmacology and toxicology

ENT & Ophthalmology

Biomedical Instrumentation

General Surgery

Medical Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kochi, India

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 19 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in India

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Pass in Plus Two with 60% Aggregate Marks in Physics, Chemistry & Biology.
Candidates should be of minimum 17 years and maximum 23 years as on December 31st of each Admission Year

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

200000 INR / year

≈ 200000 INR / year
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Citizens or residents

200000 INR / year

≈ 200000 INR / year

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