Physician Assistant Program

The physician's assistant program at Bryant University 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 Rhode Island colleges that offer physician assistant program.

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Bryant University

One Prospect Street, Providence, RI

Bryant University is a nonprofit private college that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, in a predominantly suburban area. Enrollment at Bryant University exceeds 3,600 annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Mathematics And Statistics
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. The majority of students accepted to this school achieve an SAT score in a range of 1535 to 1810, or an ACT score in a range of 22 to 26. Roughly 80% of all students that applied were accepted at Bryant University, with 19% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at bryant.edu.

Tuition is approximately $38,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $8,300 for the year. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Bryant University is the "Bulldogs", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students should take a look at the school's www.bryant.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bryant University 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

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