Physician Associate Studies

Royal College of Surgeons

Ireland, Dublin

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Royal College of Surgeons

Ireland , Dublin

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

EUR 75

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines4-Sep-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 12,250 / year

Next Intake 4-Sep-2023

Physician Associate Studies

About

Why Physician Associate Studies at RCSI Dublin?

Physician associates (PAs) are highly-skilled healthcare professionals who provide a broad range of medical services in a wide variety of workplaces (including all types of hospital and surgical care, GP practices and community health services).

PAs support doctors and surgeons in the diagnosis and management of patients and are trained to perform several roles, including taking medical histories, performing examinations, making diagnoses and analysing test results.

If you are a graduate of the health sciences, and you want to pursue a career that offers you the opportunity to provide patient-focused care in a wide variety of healthcare settings, Physician Associate Studies at RCSI is for you.

This fast-paced two-year Masters programme has a balance of theory and practice, so your focus is on the patient from day one.

Disciplines

Physician associates

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a level 8 Health Science or science-related degree with a minimum classification 2.2 award or equivalent qualification.

The MSc in Physician Associate Studies is a postgraduate qualification that includes extensive clinical placement. To be eligible for acceptance to and continuation on the programme, you must hold either a current valid EU/UK* passport or a current valid visa which entitles you to work in Ireland.

*UK citizens are required to make contact via email at [email protected] in advance on submitting an application to discuss your current status.

Please note

We are currently training and qualifying physician associates to work and remain in the Irish healthcare system.

All RCSI students are classified as healthcare workers and vaccination against COVID-19 is strongly recommended.

Failure to maintain either your EU passport or valid work visa during the programme would render you ineligible to remain on the programme.

As part of the selection process applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation:

Copy of your passport, showing personal details.
Personal statement of no more than 1,000 words outlining why you are interested in pursuing a career as a physician associate and why you feel your application has merit.
Two reference letters, one of which must be an academic reference. Reference letters can be uploaded with your application, or sent directly to [email protected] by the referee.
Certified, or stamped copy of academic transcripts (or interim transcripts).
CV outlining your education qualifications and work experience.
Copy of an academic IELTS examination or equivalent with an overall score of 7.0 and no individual band below 6.5 (for candidates whose first language is not English). This certificate must be issued with at least two years validity.
You may also send any additional information that you feel is relevant to your application.

In addition, candidates must be available for interview. For more information, please contact [email protected].

Career

While all PA students hold a foundation degree in health science or a science-related area, they come from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Some have previously worked in healthcare, others are from a purely academic background, and all find life as a PA student equal parts demanding and fulfilling.

If youâ€™re interested in a career as a PA and playing a central role in patient care, read, listen and watch some of our current students and graduates stories below and find out first-hand about day-to-day life as a PA.

Listen to The Physician Associate Podcast:

Learn all about PA training in Ireland, the history of the profession and some of the similarities with PAs in the UK Opens in new windowhere.

Discover the positive impact of physician associates in Irish healthcare:

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 12,250 / year

Application Fee

EUR 75

How to Apply

Please ensure that you read the below information carefully before starting your application. There is an application fee of €75 payable by credit card.

Applicants must:

Meet the minimum academic eligibility criteria (including English language requirements) for entry to RCSI’s MPharm programme, as outlined in the entry requirements.
Apply directly to RCSI between 1 November and 1 February (in the year of admission to the programme). Late applications will be accepted until 30 April, however early application is advised.
Upload the following documentation as part of their application:

Certified copies of academic transcripts including English language transcripts (IELTS) if applicable
Non-academic references
Copy of passport showing name, nationality and date of birth
A passport style photograph
Confidential academic referee* contact details
A personal statement (guidance on preparing your statement can be found here)
Documents which reflect your life experience (such as work/life balance, extracurricular activities, relevant work/voluntary experience etc.)

*Academic references: Applicants are required to nominate an academic referee as part of the application process. The Admissions Office will contact the referee and request that they provide a 'confidential academic reference'. The full name, title, position and contact details of the referee are required as part of the online application (please do not begin your application without these details). It is advisable therefore to inform the referee and seek their permission to nominate them as a referee.

Please note: Kuwaiti, Saudi Arabian and Omani nationals who are under government scholarships must apply through their respective Ministries of Higher Education. Their files are then sent to RCSI for consideration by the relevant cultural offices in Dublin or London. For more information, please email the Admissions Office.

We strongly recommend you refer to the Non-EU (excluding USA/Canada) application timeline before completing your application.

If you have any queries about your application please email the Admissions Office.