At Bethel, we’re excited to launch the M.S. in Physician Assistant program as an expansion of our leading nursing, biology, and health care programs. Our goal is that PA graduates will leave Bethel prepared to work alongside physicians, treating illnesses and serving their patients with compassion.
Relevant Skill Development
Through coursework, lab sessions, and clinical rotations, students will become skilled in diagnosing patients, treating diseases, prescribing medications, and assisting with preventive care. The 27-month program gives students a broad knowledge and experience base to apply to a range of career options within the PA field.
Our facilities offer state-of-the-art lab equipment, including patient simulators that provide hands-on experience right in the classroom. Plus, rotations in several specialty areas will give our students the chance to apply what they’re learning in class to a variety of real-world settings.
Foundation in Ethics
Beyond building a strong medical foundation, we know the best care comes from professionals who have the skills to think critically and a heart for serving their patients. Our professors weave their Christian faith into their courses and help students explore how their own values and ethics integrate with their work as physician assistants.
Getting Started
Considering the M.S. in Physician Assistant at Bethel? See the list of prerequisite courses you'll need to complete before entering the program and learn more about how to apply.
Accreditation
The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional to the Bethel University Physician Assistant Program.
Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status for new programs. The status indicates that the plans and resource allocation for the program appear to demonstrate the program's ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards, if fully implemented as planned. Accreditation-Provisional does not ensure any subsequent accreditation status. If is limited to no more than three years from the matriculation of the first class.
Programs at Bethel University are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and the PA program has been added to our list of approved programs withe the HLC; the PA program is also registered with the Minnesota Department of Education.