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Physician Associate Studies MSc

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

24 months

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

General Medical Practice

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

Physician Associates are part of the medical team and are a new and dynamic role in the NHS.

Physician Associates (PAs) are healthcare professionals with a generalist medical education who work alongside physicians, GPs and surgeons and provide medical care as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.

PAs are dependent practitioners working with a dedicated consultant or GP supervisor. They also work alone, with appropriate support.

While not doctors, PAs work to the medical model. They use skills and knowledge to deliver holistic care and treatment. They do this with the medical team in secondary or primary care.

Physician Associates work under defined levels of supervision.

The course draws on Newcastle University’s considerable excellence in medical training and is in association with Health Education North East.

This course would suit those with a minimum of an upper second class degree from a bioscience discipline or from a health care background

You'll develop core knowledge in preparation for the clinical workplace. This will include appropriate knowledge of:

  • communication skills
  • clinical examination skills
  • clinical reasoning
  • data interpretation
  • anatomy
  • physiology
  • pharmacology
  • ethics
  • professional standards

Our MSc in Physician Associate Studies course will prepare you for the National Physician Associate entrance exam. Successful completion of the national exam allows you to work as a Physician Associate (PA).

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£26,700

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a bioscience or related subject. Some examples of degrees we regard as generally suitable are: anatomy; biology; biochemistry/medical biochemistry; biomedical science; dentistry; human biology/physiology/pharmacology; medical sciences; Operating Theatre Practitioner; pharmacy; physiotherapy; podiatry; psychology (with a biological orientation); radiography; zoology. If you have a Health Sciences Diploma (egg Nursing) with extensive clinical experience, we may also consider you. We do not consider applications from candidates who have previously commenced a medical degree and failed to progress for any reason.

University information

Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. The university is recognised internationally for its contributions to global problem solving in innovative and creative ways. Newcastle University is a prestigious founding member of the Russell Group association of research-intensive universities in the UK. The university enjoys an outstanding reputation as an institution at which...more

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