3+2 Bachelor’s / Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies

Program: 3+2 Bachelor’s/Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies
Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science, Master of Science
Total credit hours: 178-187
Clinical Opportunities/Externship Placements: Students complete 1,600 supervised clinical practice hours over the course of four full-time semesters.

Accreditation Status

ARC-PA has withdrawn the Thiel College PA Program from the ARC-PA accreditation process. Subject to fulfillment of various obligations, the Thiel College PA Program will remain accredited on probation through August 31, 2027 in order to complete a teach-out of currently enrolled students. The Thiel College PA Program will not accept any new students for enrollment. Specific questions regarding the Thiel College PA Program and its plans should be directed to the Program Director.

The Physician Assistant Program at Thiel College is no longer accepting further enrollments.

About the Physician Assistant Studies Program

We can help get you on the quickest pathway to becoming a physician assistant. Our 3+2 dual degree program allows students to earn their bachelor's and master's degree in five years, instead of six. This program prepares students for licensure while saving you a year of graduate tuition.

3+2 Curriculum

Thiel’s health systems major is the perfect way to start your journey toward becoming a Physician Assistant. Our 3+2 program makes it easy to move smoothly from college to graduate school, saving you time and effort. In just five years, you can earn your bachelor’s degree, continue right into our master’s program, and graduate with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies. It’s an efficient and exciting path to your future career in healthcare!

Scholarship Opportunities

Thiel College offers scholarships to undergraduate students for reasons such as academic success, community service or involvement, exemplary leadership and more! The scholarships available to health systems majors include:

Marion G. Resch Science Scholarship at Thiel College
The Maenpa Family Biotechnology Endowed Scholarship Fund at Thiel College
J. Scott Morrison Endowment for Science and Religion
TWC Amelia Earhart Scholarship
Irene Wintersteen Memorial Science Scholarship

Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about the types of aid available to students.

Clubs & Organizations

It's easy to get involved on campus! Joining a student club or organization is an excellent way to meet others and gain leadership experience. A student in the physician assistant program might be interested in the following clubs and orgs:

Physician Assistant Club
Pi Alpha (National Honor Society for Physician Assistants)
Students Without Boarders
Physician Assistant Student Society (National Physician Assistant Honorary)
Sigma Xi (Scientific Research Society)
Beta Beta Beta (National Biology Honorary)
Nu Rho Psi (National Neuroscience Honorary)

Visit our Campus Life page to see a full list of student clubs and organizations.

Alumni & Careers

Thiel College graduates with a degree in speech-language pathology are in demand! Graduates can work in different fields such as:

Hospitals
Physician Offices
Outpatient Clinics
Nursing Homes
Hospital Administration
Clinical Research.

Thiel graduates have gone on to pursue rewarding careers as physician assistants. Saint Vincent Medical Group of Corry Rural Health Clinic (Corry, Pa.), Bayfront Digestive Disease (Erie, Pa.), Burkhart Pediatric & Adolescent Dermatology (Cary, NC), Kidney Group (Hermitage, Pa), Physician Assistant at Texas Sinus and Snoring (Spring, TX)

Learn More About Thiel’s 3+2 Bachelor’s/Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies Program

Ready to become a Physician Assistant? Our 3+2 program lets you earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years—fast, easy, and the perfect step toward your healthcare career! We can’t wait to get to know you.