MSc Physician Associate Studies 24 months Postgraduate Program By UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

16,250 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Why study this course?

Physician Associates are an invaluable part of the wider multi-professional healthcare team, practising under the supervision of a doctor to provide care for patients. 

You'll develop critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills, learning how to consult with patients; perform physical examinations; and apply clinical acumen to the diagnostic and therapeutic journeys that patients face in contemporary healthcare. 

Extensive clinical placement opportunities are integral to the course, giving you the chance to gain experience across a range of settings on your 2-year course. 

Why UWE Bristol?

At UWE Bristol, we apply our bespoke Physician Associate values system across the course to ensure you develop a professional and value-based approach to patient care. 

Glenside Campus, our    specialist healthcare campus,    allows you to train alongside other healthcare professionals. You'll benefit from access to state-of-the-art simulation suites, and replica wards and consultation rooms, where skills can be practised in a realistic, controlled clinical environment.

Learn from a dedicated teaching team, comprising healthcare professionals from a range of disciplines, including UK trained and registered Physician Associates. 

Where can it take me?

There's a growing demand for Physician Associates across the UK in line with the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan. After successfully completing this course, if you're eligible, you can qualify to sit the Physician Associate Registration Assessment to then register with the General Medical Council as a Physician Associate.

With further training and experience, you may choose to focus on a medical speciality or continue to work in a generalist field, or undertake roles in management, research or teaching.

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Why study this course?

Physician Associates are an invaluable part of the wider multi-professional healthcare team, practising under the supervision of a doctor to provide care for patients. 

You'll develop critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills, learning how to consult with patients; perform physical examinations; and apply clinical acumen to the diagnostic and therapeutic journeys that patients face in contemporary healthcare. 

Extensive clinical placement opportunities are integral to the course, giving you the chance to gain experience across a range of settings on your 2-year course. 

Why UWE Bristol?

At UWE Bristol, we apply our bespoke Physician Associate values system across the course to ensure you develop a professional and value-based approach to patient care. 

Glenside Campus, our    specialist healthcare campus,    allows you to train alongside other healthcare professionals. You'll benefit from access to state-of-the-art simulation suites, and replica wards and consultation rooms, where skills can be practised in a realistic, controlled clinical environment.

Learn from a dedicated teaching team, comprising healthcare professionals from a range of disciplines, including UK trained and registered Physician Associates. 

Where can it take me?

There's a growing demand for Physician Associates across the UK in line with the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan. After successfully completing this course, if you're eligible, you can qualify to sit the Physician Associate Registration Assessment to then register with the General Medical Council as a Physician Associate.

With further training and experience, you may choose to focus on a medical speciality or continue to work in a generalist field, or undertake roles in management, research or teaching.

Admission Requirements

7+

You'll have:

  • Grade C or above in GCSE English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
  • 2:1 Honours Degree in a suitable life-science/health-related subject such as (this list is not exhaustive),
    • Life sciences:  Anatomy, Biology, Physiology, Human Biology, Neuroscience, Biological Science, Microbiology, Anatomical Science.
    • Health sciences:  Allied Health Professions (Physiotherapy; Diagnostic Imaging; Radiotherapy; Paramedic Studies; Audiology), Dentistry, Nursing, Operating Department Practice, Optometry, Health Sciences*, Sport and Exercise Sciences.
    • Biomedical sciences:  Biomedicine/Biomedical Science, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering.

We will consider applications with a 2.2 on an individual basis.

Work Experience

Work experience in a patient-facing healthcare setting is encouraged but not compulsory.

References

You must support your application with two satisfactory references, both dated within the last year. One must be a recent academic reference and the other should be either a second academic reference or a relevant professional/employer reference. Your referees should be able to comment on your suitability to undertake the course. You can send these to us after making the initial application.

Before you start your course, you'll be required to complete:

  • an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check
  • a Health Check.

Read more about professional checks .

Interview

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a 30 minute interview. This will be conducted virtually on Microsoft Teams. Please note that interviews will be running as of January 2025.

Professional registration

If you are a current or past member of a registered professional body, please provide details with your application.

2 Years
Aug

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,100 GBP
International
16,250 GBP

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