Physician Associate Studies MSc 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Sussex |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 351-400QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

22,050 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

MedicineMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Physician Associate MSc is taught by UK trained PAs, doctors, pharmacists, nurses, midwives and paramedics. You learn from the multidisciplinary team that you will work with in the future. It equips you with the skills to take a medical history, perform physical examinations, request and interpret investigations, diagnose and develop treatment and management plans.



The integrated curriculum ensures our graduates are optimally prepared for the PA Registration Assessment (PARA). It includes significant time in local and regional clinical placements and simulation facilities. 



The PA programme launched in 2016, with the first graduates exiting in 2018, and we have a 100% pass rate on the PARA. The student experience is at the heart of how we deliver the course and we encourage an open and honest dialogue with our students throughout their two years. It is a very challenging but ultimately very rewarding experience.



At a time of significant change in the NHS, PAs are playing a valuable role supporting doctors and the wider team in the diagnosis and management of patients. To understand what a Physician Associate does on a day-to-day basis, visit the NHS ‘explore roles’ page where you will find more information and videos. You can also keep up-to-date with our own BSMS PAs on our X page: @BSMSPAs. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Physician Associate MSc is taught by UK trained PAs, doctors, pharmacists, nurses, midwives and paramedics. You learn from the multidisciplinary team that you will work with in the future. It equips you with the skills to take a medical history, perform physical examinations, request and interpret investigations, diagnose and develop treatment and management plans.



The integrated curriculum ensures our graduates are optimally prepared for the PA Registration Assessment (PARA). It includes significant time in local and regional clinical placements and simulation facilities. 



The PA programme launched in 2016, with the first graduates exiting in 2018, and we have a 100% pass rate on the PARA. The student experience is at the heart of how we deliver the course and we encourage an open and honest dialogue with our students throughout their two years. It is a very challenging but ultimately very rewarding experience.



At a time of significant change in the NHS, PAs are playing a valuable role supporting doctors and the wider team in the diagnosis and management of patients. To understand what a Physician Associate does on a day-to-day basis, visit the NHS ‘explore roles’ page where you will find more information and videos. You can also keep up-to-date with our own BSMS PAs on our X page: @BSMSPAs. 

Admission Requirements

3.3+
7.5+

Applicants require a 1st or upper second-class (2:1) degree in life sciences or another health-related undergraduate degree within the past five years. Applicants should also have some healthcare related experience in the form of work or shadowing.


For non-native English speaking students an IELTS score of 7.5 or above (no single element below 7.0) is required in addition to the academic requirements

2 Years
Sep

Domestic
11,770 GBP
International
22,050 GBP

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