Pre-Physician Assistant

Is a physician assistant your dream career? Here, you learn the science and patient care methods needed to be a successful PA. Learn about the human body as you explore the medical field and prepare for a university program.

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Start Your Physician Assistant Career Here

You explore cells, diseases and genetics to prepare you to diagnose and treat future patients. You'll learn medical terms, bedside manners and the basics of how the human mind functions.

Your PA Career

In your journey to become a physician assistant, you'll practice medicine with physicians, surgeons and other healthcare providers. As a PA, you'll work daily with patients to examine, diagnose and treat them. This includes prescribing medicines, fixing broken bones, giving stitches and more.

Better at Butler

Our industry connections can help you find volunteer opportunities essential to building your practical experience résumé in medicine. Take advantage of the ample involvement opportunities available through Butler student organizations. Participating in these activities will make a great addition to your PA school application.

University Transfer and Future Career Options

Our program is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of a Physician Assistant career before you apply to a PA program in the future. Once you earn your associate degree, you have transfer options to build on your Butler experience.

Your Pre-Physician education can lead you to a future in careers like:

Physician Assistant
Industry consultant
Clinical researcher

Industry Job Security

As a trusted medical professional, your skills are needed in many places. From rural clinics to the biggest cities, PAs are vital primary care providers. They can function in many settings including: