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The integrated Master’s in Physician Associate Studies provides an exciting opportunity for you to become a Physician Associate, a medical associate profession, combining university study with practical work-based placements.
**Why study with us**
- A unique programme, the first of its kind in the UK that leads to an integrated undergraduate master’s degree and ability to practice as a Physician Associate.
- In the first two years youll study modules alongside MBBS students, plus have a PA specific module to promote y...
**Course overview**<br/><br/>The integrated Master’s in Physician Associate Studies provides an exciting opportunity for you to become a Physician Associate, a medical associate profession, combining university study with practical work-based placements.<br/><br/>**Why study with us**<br/><br/><br/>- A unique programme, the first of its kind in the UK that leads to an integrated undergraduate master’s degree and ability to practice as a Physician Associate.<br/><br/><br/>- In the first two years youll study modules alongside MBBS students, plus have a PA specific module to promote your individual professional identity. Youll then join our MSc Physician Associate Practice students for your final two years.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll develop your clinical and communication skills using our state-of-the-art facilities, volunteer patients and simulated role players.<br/><br/><br/>**What you’ll do**<br/><br/><br/>- Youll learn from supportive, staff who are highly experienced in academia and the clinical environment. This includes several physician associates.<br/><br/><br/>- 50% of the final two years of the programme is spent in clinical environments. These clinically based placements will help to illustrate how teams work within the NHS.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop a career as a medical associate professional and provide holistic care to patients. <br/><br/><br/>**Future careers**<br/><br/>Employability in the NHS for qualified physician associates is very strong. Historically, demand has exceeded supply. <br/><br/>As a PA you will have the opportunity to work in many medical specialties. Youll also have opportunities in research and academia.<br/><br/>As a medical associate professional, jobs are typically based in acute medicine, surgery and GP practices. You might also work in more specialised areas such as paediatrics and elderly health.<br/><br/>Many qualified PAs undertake further studies such as a DProf (professional doctorate). You could also go on to teach in universities and conduct research.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Preston Campus
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Codes/info
Course Code
BB96
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
136 UCAS points from Access to Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy to include 15 level 3 credits in Chemistry at Distinction, and 15 level 3 credits in a second Science subject at Distinction.
5 GCSES including Maths and English Language Grade B
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