Physician Associate MSc 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Brunel University of London |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 601-650QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

24,795 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

MedicineMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Please note, applications are closed for September 2026 entry.

Watch our virtual open day talk.

By graduating as a Physician Associate (PA) from Brunel Medical School, you’ll be part of an exciting, important, and emerging group of clinical professionals who support doctors and medical teams within the NHS.

Working in the healthcare profession can be inspiring and rewarding. A career as a PA will mean that you’ll support doctors in the diagnosis and management of patients. This might be in a hospital or a GP surgery. You’ll be part of a growing profession in the NHS where vacancies currently exceed the supply of skilled professionals.

Our experienced and passionate lecturers will prepare you with all the skills you need to provide care and treatment to patients.

You’ll learn to carry out a range of medical activities such as medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. You’ll also learn how to request and interpret test results, diagnose illness, and develop treatment and management plans.

At Brunel, we have great links with some of the most highly regarded health providers in London, so you’ll add exceptional work experience to your CV. Your Physician Associate qualification includes over 1,700 hours of professional practice, so you’ll be equipped with the experience and expertise to give you an excellent start as you then embark on your career as a Physician Associate.

As a Physician Associate student, you will be joining the internationally renowned and well-established College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Please note, applications are closed for September 2026 entry.

Watch our virtual open day talk.

By graduating as a Physician Associate (PA) from Brunel Medical School, you’ll be part of an exciting, important, and emerging group of clinical professionals who support doctors and medical teams within the NHS.

Working in the healthcare profession can be inspiring and rewarding. A career as a PA will mean that you’ll support doctors in the diagnosis and management of patients. This might be in a hospital or a GP surgery. You’ll be part of a growing profession in the NHS where vacancies currently exceed the supply of skilled professionals.

Our experienced and passionate lecturers will prepare you with all the skills you need to provide care and treatment to patients.

You’ll learn to carry out a range of medical activities such as medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. You’ll also learn how to request and interpret test results, diagnose illness, and develop treatment and management plans.

At Brunel, we have great links with some of the most highly regarded health providers in London, so you’ll add exceptional work experience to your CV. Your Physician Associate qualification includes over 1,700 hours of professional practice, so you’ll be equipped with the experience and expertise to give you an excellent start as you then embark on your career as a Physician Associate.

As a Physician Associate student, you will be joining the internationally renowned and well-established College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences.

Admission Requirements

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A UK first or 2:1 Honours degree, or equivalent internationally recognised qualification, in a Life or Health Sciences subject area (e.g. Anatomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Medical Engineering, Nursing, Operating Department Practice, Paramedic Pharmacy, Physiology). If you are pending your degree, you must provide a transcript showing you are on track to achieving a 2:1 or above.

2 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
13,280 GBP
International
24,795 GBP

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