Physician Associate Studies - MSc
The MSc in Physician Associate Studies offers you the opportunity to train as a Physician Associate, a new, rapidly-evolving role within the NHS that opens up a diverse range of health-based work opportunities.
A Physician Associate (PA) is defined as someone who is: a new healthcare professional who, while not a doctor, works to the medical model, with the attitudes, skills and knowledge base to deliver holistic care and treatment within the general medical and/or general practice team under defined levels of supervision. The role is therefore designed to supplement the medical workforce, thereby improving patient access.
As a PA, you will work under a supervising doctor or surgeon, and be equipped to provide holistic care and treatment within the medical model. This a versatile role, that can cover the primary care setting such as general practice or the acute settings.
"Having followed a role in science and research I found myself wanting to engage with people's lives and use the application of science and medicine to directly contribute towards people's health. I thought about studying medicine but having already pursued a career in science I was aware of the length of time needed and the restrictions this would put on my current life.
When I discovered the Physician Associate (PA) profession it seemed perfect for me. It enabled me to start a career in healthcare and medicine in an accelerated manner and with a 'real world' focus".
Alex Stevens, practising PA
Intensive and comprehensive
This two-year course is intensive and clinically focused, and involves many aspects of an undergraduate or postgraduate medical degree, focusing on general adult medicine, rather than speciality care. You will learn to perform a number of roles, including taking medical histories, performing examinations, diagnosing illnesses, analysing test results and developing management plans.
Being based within UWE's specialist campus environment means you will get to study as part of a wider healthcare community and have access to state-of-the-art simulation facilities, where you can practise your skills in a realistic yet controlled medical environment.
The course also includes extensive placement opportunities, with the chance to gain experience across a range of acute and primary care settings.
A rounded approach to learning
The course is aimed at graduates from a life or health sciences degree with experience of healthcare and patient contact. We acknowledge that as graduates you add life experience and context to your learning on the Physician Associate course, and the course encourages this mature approach towards creating more rounded professionals.
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IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL - 90
On successful completion of the course, you will need to pass an additional national professional exam, to practise as a Physician Associate.
Healthcare courses at UWE have a very strong record of producing students who are quickly successful in gaining relevant work. Undertaking placements will mean you will have plenty of links into potential sources of local work when you finish.
You will also have access to career planning and employability support while you are studying with us (and for three years after you graduate) through the University careers service.
If you wish to go on to further postgraduate study, you will need to complete a 60 credit dissertation module, to gain a full Masters.
