24 monthsProgramme duration
27,500 GBPTuition Fee/year
1Scholarships
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Prepare for the National Physician Associate entrance exam with our Physician Associate Studies MSc.
Physician Associates (PAs) are highly trained healthcare professionals with a generalist medical education. They work alongside doctors and other healthcare professionals to provide patient care.
PAs are trained to:
- take medical histories
- carry out physical examinations
- diagnose conditions
- develop management plans under the supervision of a consultant or general practitioner (GP)
Qualified PAs are registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and work under defined levels of supervision in either primary or secondary care. PAs are an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and of the NHS workforce.
The course draws on our considerable excellence in medical training and access to state-of-the-art facilities.
The course is taught by trained PAs, doctors, specialist nurses, physiotherapists and academics.
This course would suit those with a minimum of an upper second-class degree from a bioscience discipline or from a health care background.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Prepare for the National Physician Associate entrance exam with our Physician Associate Studies MSc.
Physician Associates (PAs) are highly trained healthcare professionals with a generalist medical education. They work alongside doctors and other healthcare professionals to provide patient care.
PAs are trained to:
- take medical histories
- carry out physical examinations
- diagnose conditions
- develop management plans under the supervision of a consultant or general practitioner (GP)
Qualified PAs are registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and work under defined levels of supervision in either primary or secondary care. PAs are an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and of the NHS workforce.
The course draws on our considerable excellence in medical training and access to state-of-the-art facilities.
The course is taught by trained PAs, doctors, specialist nurses, physiotherapists and academics.
This course would suit those with a minimum of an upper second-class degree from a bioscience discipline or from a health care background.
Admission Requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a bioscience or related subject.
Some examples of degrees we regard as generally suitable are:
- anatomy
- biology
- biochemistry/medical biochemistry
- biomedical science
- dentistry
- human biology/physiology/pharmacology
- medical sciences
- nursing
- Operating Theatre Practitioner
- pharmacy
- physiotherapy
- podiatry
- psychology (with a biological orientation)
- radiography
- zoology
We do not consider applications from candidates who have previously commenced a medical degree and failed to progress for any reason.
Tuition fees
Domestic
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Scholarships
Newcastle University Nigeria Future Leaders Scholarships (2026 entry)
Value
$13518
Deadline
30 Aug 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Newcastle University
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