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Bachelor's Degree Science Full Time

Bachelor of Physician Associate Studies

at Manipal University · India

Duration

3 years + 1 year Internship

Intake

July

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Bachelor of Physician Associate Studies (BPAS) at Manipal University is a medical model, full-time undergraduate programme that trains students to practice medicine as part of the healthcare team. Students learn to conduct physical examinations, treat illnesses, order and interpret laboratory tests and imaging studies, counsel on healthcare issues, prepare patients for surgery, and take care of patients after surgery.

The programme combines didactic lectures with clinical education training. It covers basic medical sciences and medical and surgical disciplines, including medicine, ENT, paediatrics, emergency medicine, orthopaedics, cardiac sciences, neuro-sciences, endocrinology, oncology, and general surgery. The full duration is 3 years plus a 1-year internship, with access to hospital facilities and laboratory practical experience.

Career outcomes

  • Physician Assistants in hospitals under multiple specialities
  • Member of emergency care in ambulances, and rescue squads
  • In medical equipment and software establishments
  • Diagnostic centres
  • Educational services

How this course compares

  • Manipal University is #34 in India on research impact (1,670,609 citations).
  • 19 universities in India teach bachelor's Science; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most bachelor's Science courses in India take 4 years; this one takes 3 years + 1 year Internship.

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in India offer bachelor's Science?

National Institute of Technology Rourkela (#37 in India), Indian Statistical Institute (#52 in India), Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (#157 in India), Chaudhary Charan Singh University (#162 in India), Uttaranchal University (#185 in India), Mohan Lal Sukhadia University (#186 in India), Goa University (#187 in India), Tumkur University (#197 in India) are among the 19 that do.

How long is the Bachelor of Physician Associate Studies at Manipal University?

It takes 3 years + 1 year Internship, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in July.

Is Manipal University a good university for Science?

Manipal University is #34 in India on research impact (1,670,609 citations).

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