Learn through a combination of teaching and practical placements. Work in clinical practice when you graduate. Make a difference in an emerging healthcare role as part of a multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals.
On our 4 year integrated MSci Physician Associate Studies degree, you’ll discover everything you need to know about providing patient care under the supervision of a doctor. In our state-of-the-art Clinical Skills and Simulation facilities, you will learn how to interview and examine patients, conduct clinical examinations, order and interpret diagnos...
Learn through a combination of teaching and practical placements. Work in clinical practice when you graduate. Make a difference in an emerging healthcare role as part of a multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals.<br/><br/>On our 4 year integrated MSci Physician Associate Studies degree, you’ll discover everything you need to know about providing patient care under the supervision of a doctor. In our state-of-the-art Clinical Skills and Simulation facilities, you will learn how to interview and examine patients, conduct clinical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests and help make decisions about patient management and therapy.<br/><br/>Upon successful completion of this Masters, you’ll graduate as a flexible and adaptable practitioner. You will also be eligible to sit the Physician Associate national exam, set by Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA). You must pass this exam before you can apply for provisional professional registration with the General Medical Council.<br/><br/>Please note, regulation of physician associates by the General Medical Council is expected. Some requirements are therefore under review and may be subject to change.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Ormskirk (Main Campus)
Provider Details
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Course Code
BBB9
Institution Code
E42
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
UCAS Tariff128 Grades ABB are required at A Level. These must include Biology at Grade A or above, and one other science subject. This must equate to a minimum of 128 UCAS Tariff points. You will also need at least five GCSEs at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent, including Mathematics and English, at the time of application. Graduates may also be accepted onto this programme with a minimum of a 2:1 classification in their initial degree. Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 You will be expected to achieve the required number of tariff points, to include a minimum of five subjects at Grade H1-H3. A levelT Level |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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