Program Overview
The program emphasizes hands-on lab work, mentorship from experienced faculty, and career prospects in patient care with a projected 30% job growth rate predicted by the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Western New England University Pre-physician Assistant program is a three-year program designed to prepare students for admission to the Salus University Physician Assistant Studies program. The program provides students with a strong foundation in biology and other sciences, as well as the general liberal arts curriculum. Upon successful completion of the program and admission to Salus, students will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences from Western New England and a Master of Medical Science from Salus through a 3+2 articulation agreement.
- The distinguished science faculty conducts research, but outstanding classroom teaching is always each professor's top priority.
Careers:
- Physician assistants (PAs) play an increasingly important role in serving patients, working in hospitals, clinics, or private practices.
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) predicts that "employment of physician assistants is expected to increase 30% from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations."
Other:
- The program is a stepping-stone to becoming a valued caregiver in the healthcare field.
- The program emphasizes the importance of caring and dedicated individuals who are ready to make a personal impact on improving patient care.
- The program highlights the future direction of patient-centered healthcare.
- The median pay for physician assistants in 2022 was $125,270 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
- 98% of the Class of 2022 were employed or attending graduate or professional school within 6 months of graduation.
