Physician Associate Studies

Entry requirements

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. Transcripts may be requested to assess adequate life-science background for the course. Applicants should also have some healthcare related experience in the form of work or shadowing.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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.

Information for international students

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