Physician Assistant Program

The physician's assistant program at University of North Texas Health Science Center prepares students to practice medicine and diagnose patients and offer treatment therapies to patients under physician supervision. Students who graduate from the physician's assistant program will have basic and clinical sciences knowledge and will be prepared to enter specialized medical fields such as: family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, general surgery, psychiatry, behavioral medicine, the delivery of health care services to homebound patients, rural populations, underserved populations, and community health services. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer physician assistant program.

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University of North Texas Health Science Center

Also known as UNT Health Science Center

2404 N. Grand Avenue, Tyler, TX

University of North Texas Health Science Center, a public graduate institution, is located in the city of Fort Worth. The enrollment at this school is close to 1,600 students yearly. Fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, this school awards graduate level degrees as a medical and healthcare school.

The osteopathic medical school program at University of North Texas Health Science Center has a yearly tuition which is estimated to be about $12,000 and this does not cover the cost of books that may be required. Also, the osteopathic medical school program is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation since 1974.

The average cost for tuition for the graduate level programs are estimated to be around $3,000 yearly. For out of state residents the tuition rate will be different, estimated to be around $14,000 annually.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Biomedical Science
• Osteopathic Medicine
• Public Health
• Physician Assistant

Students should visit the school's website to view additional details regarding enrollment and financial aid.

Students Enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UNT Health Science Center offers a master's degree program in physician assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Physician Assistants

Description

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physician assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 30.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Tyler, TX
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $56.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $116690

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).