Bachelor of Physician Associates Studies (BPA) at MCHP

Manipal

Your Gateway to Professional Healthcare Practice

The Bachelor of Physician Associates Studies (B.PA) equips you to deliver high-quality medical care while working alongside physicians. This program trains you in the medical model to perform physical examinations, interpret diagnostic tests, provide treatments, assist in surgeries, and manage patient recovery. It is structured to produce highly competent, patient-focused healthcare professionals who can meet diverse medical needs.

You gain early clinical exposure and hands-on experience, preparing you for real-world healthcare environments. The program emphasises professional growth, evidence-based practice, and contributions to community health. You will work in modern laboratories, simulation centres, and hospital facilities, ensuring a strong foundation in both theory and practice.

Program Highlights

Outcome-Based Education: Structured learning with clear, measurable competencies for every stage.

Integrated Clinical Training: Exposure to patient care and hospital practice from early semesters.

Broad Career Scope: Opportunities in hospitals, research, medical device industries, and speciality care.

Externship Eligibility: High-performing students gain placement in leading national and international healthcare centres.

Comprehensive Curriculum: Combines core medical sciences with specialty care, biostatistics, and community medicine.

Lab Work

Anatomy labs, simulation centers, and biomedical instrumentation labs support skill development.

Specialised Skills

Clinical postings, advanced skills in emergency care, imaging, and specialty medicine.

Internships

Semester VII features 6 months in clinical settings; Semester VIII offers 6 months internship or externship in approved centres nationally or internationally.

Lab Work

Anatomy labs, simulation centers, and biomedical instrumentation labs support skill development.

Lab Work

Anatomy labs, simulation centers, and biomedical instrumentation labs support skill development.

Admissions Path

Apply Online

Upload 10+2 Mark card

Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

Merit list based on PCB / PCM marks

Physical / Online Counseling

Weightage

MET score - 50%

10+2 marks (Physics + Chemistry + Biology + English) - 50%

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Program Eligibility

QUALIFICATION

Indian Boards

You must have successfully completed 10+2 or an equivalent from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects, with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in PCB.

A Levels

You must have successfully completed A Levels with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at the A Level, English at the AS Level, and obtained a in PCB.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

You must have successfully completed the IB Diploma or IB Certificate with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with minimum Grade D average and an average of at least 4 points in PCB and an overall minimum of 24 points. You must also have:

A minimum of 3 points in each subject
3 Higher Level (HL) and 3 Standard Level (SL) subjects
At least 2 science subjects at HL
The third science subject and English may be taken at either HL or SL

You must appear for MET 2027 and secure the required cutoff.

*Eligibility and admissions process are subject to change as per the guidelines issued by National Commission of Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCHAP)

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories.

Manipal Foundation – MAHE Merit Scholarships
Children of MAHE Alumni
Merit Scholarship for Wards of Indian Military & Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
International Scholarship
Achiever Category
Scholar Category
Achiever Category
Konkani Speaking Students
AGES Scholarships
SAGES Scholarship

Degree / Marks/ Board

70% aggregate (as per admission criteria) in the 12th standard Board exam of the Karnataka State Board, and a certificate from Manipal Foundation confirming completion of Scholar Program in 11th and 12th standards with minimum 75% attendance

Entrance Test

MET

Scholarship on program fee

75% Fee Waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable / Not Available

Room type

Not Applicable / Not Available

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable / Not Available

Continuation of Scholarship

The scholarship will be extended in subsequent years only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of the previous year before the due date for payment of the annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades will NOT be eligible for a scholarship for that academic year. The scholarships will be forfeited in the event of irregular attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, or bringing disrepute to the Department/Institution/University, etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the MF MAHE scholar leaves the course before its completion (for any reason), he/she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per the Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilised to MAHE Manipal.

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Program Highlights

Outcome-Based Education: Structured learning with clear, measurable competencies for every stage.

Integrated Clinical Training: Exposure to patient care and hospital practice from early semesters.

Broad Career Scope: Opportunities in hospitals, research, medical device industries, and speciality care.

Externship Eligibility: High-performing students gain placement in leading national and international healthcare centres.

Comprehensive Curriculum: Combines core medical sciences with specialty care, biostatistics, and community medicine.

Lab Work

Anatomy labs, simulation centers, and biomedical instrumentation labs support skill development.

Specialised Skills

Clinical postings, advanced skills in emergency care, imaging, and specialty medicine.

Internships

Semester VII features 6 months in clinical settings; Semester VIII offers 6 months internship or externship in approved centres nationally or internationally.

Lab Work

Anatomy labs, simulation centers, and biomedical instrumentation labs support skill development.

Lab Work

Anatomy labs, simulation centers, and biomedical instrumentation labs support skill development.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon completion of this program, you can:

Master patient assessment and diagnostic skills.

Apply clinical knowledge in hospital and community settings.

Enhance teamwork, ethical practice, and professional responsibility.

Become proficient in evidence-based medical interventions.

Pursue leadership roles and lifelong professional growth.

Integrate research methodology into practical healthcare applications.

Admissions Path

Apply Online

Upload 10+2 Mark card

Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

Merit list based on PCB / PCM marks

Physical / Online Counseling

Weightage

MET score - 50%

10+2 marks (Physics + Chemistry + Biology + English) - 50%

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Weightage

MET score - 50%

10+2 marks (Physics + Chemistry + Biology + English) - 50%

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Program Eligibility