MSc Physician Associate Studies

• Train to work as a medical professional, perform physical examinations, take medical histories, request and interpret diagnostic tests, diagnose illnesses and develop treatment and management plans.
• Undertake over 1,6000 hours of clinical training, including placements across the full range of medical specialities at teaching hospitals and primary care providers.
• Have the opportunity to undertake an overseas elective in Year 2.
• Receive financial support during training.
• Study at a university ranked among the top 40 in the world for Medicine (QS World University Rankings 2022).

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Physician associates first joined the NHS workforce over ten years ago and are now employed throughout the UK across numerous specialities and in primary care.

Physician associates are permanent members of the clinical team, responsible for performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and recommending therapy. The role of physician associates is increasingly important within the healthcare workforce.

Our MSc in Physician Associate Studies aims to develop the skills required to become an effective practitioner through a combination of teaching and practical placements.

You will be trained according to the medical model and will work in collaboration with physician associates, doctors, pharmacists, nurses, psychologists and other healthcare professionals to diagnose and manage a wide range of diseases. The master's research project is undertaken in a clinically relevant area in the second year of study.

A range of benefits are provided by the University to support your career development:

• you may be eligible to receive some financial support during the course;
• Year 2 provides you with an elective period and the opportunity to develop your skills through working abroad;
• develop your skills with the help of our excellent tutors and state-of-the-art clinical teaching facilities;
• integrated training in prescribing safety (in anticipation of prescribing rights for physician associates) and communication skills is provided;
• the University will provide iPads with access to a range of online resources, which are essential during placements.

Full entry requirements

International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system.

We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries. List of English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office.

Specifically, we require a minimum of:

• IELTS - 7.0 overall (with 6.5 in all components)

See further information about requirements for your country.

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