Physician Associate Studies

University of Aberdeen

United Kingdom, Aberdeen

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University of Aberdeen

United Kingdom , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Research

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Aberdeen

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 24 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,800 / year

Physician Associate Studies

About

Introduction

Taught in a thriving medical school, our MSc in Physician Associate Studies delivers a modern and dynamic curriculum which ensures that you are equipped with the skills, attitudes and knowledge required to become a valued and key member of the clinical team.

Study Information

At a Glance

This highly regarded Physician Associate programme has been designed to train a new generation of healthcare professionals to support doctors in the diagnosis and management of patients. Physician Associates (PA) are trained to perform a number of roles including taking medical histories, performing examinations, diagnosing illnesses, analysing test results and developing management plans.

This is a two-year full-time programme requiring ninety weeks of study and combines the theoretical and scientific basis of medicine with clinical experience. The programme leads to the award of MSc in Physician Associate Studies. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates are eligible to sit the national examination which entitles entry onto the national register and practise as a PA in the UK.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 1st September each year for studies commencing the following January.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.

1st class or 2:1 honours degree in a health related medical science.

Higher/A level Chemistry at grade C or above
Nat 5/GCSE grades B or above in English and Mathematics (Experience in healthcare may contribute and compensate if the above requirements have not been fully met).

For full information, please visit the Physician Associate Studies Entrance Requirements webpage.

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English Program Requirements

English Language Requirements

To study for a Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:

IELTS Academic:

OVERALL - 7.0 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 7.0; Writing - 6.0

TOEFL iBT:

OVERALL - 100 with: Listening - 21; Reading - 22; Speaking - 28; Writing - 21

PTE Academic:

OVERALL - 70 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 70; Writing - 59

Cambridge English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency:

OVERALL - 185 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 185; Writing - 169

Career

Careers

Physician Associates are a rapidly growing group of graduate professionals in the UK. Whilst not doctors, they work to the medical model, with the attitudes, skills and knowledge base to deliver holistic care and treatment within the medical team under defined levels of supervision. With ever increasing demands on our National Health Service, the role of the PA is designed to supplement the medical workforce, ultimately improving patient access.

Upon successful completion of the University of Aberdeen assessments, students are eligible to present for the PA national examination. Upon passing the National Exam, candidates are eligible to be entered on the Managed Voluntary National Register (PAMVR) and to practice as a PA in the UK. Following the two-year course and after qualification, PAs can expect starting salaries of Agenda for Change Band 6. Thereafter, career progression will be dependent upon competency, attributes and opportunities to progress to higher pay scales.

The Physician Associate role has been identified as a key profession in NHS service within the UK. It is envisaged that a large number of job vacancies will become available in forthcoming years.

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Industry Links

The University of Aberdeen has close links with the NHS in Grampian, Highland, Fife, Lothian, Borders, Lanarkshire and Tayside, where students can undertake clinical attachments.