
Physician Associate Studies (MPAS, Undergraduate Entry) AI MPAS
Course Overview - Physician Associate Studies (MPAS, Undergraduate Entry) AI MPAS
Train to become a fully qualified physician associate with our MPAS Physician Associate Studies programme.
Gain the skills and knowledge to become a physician associate: a healthcare professional trained in the medical model, being developed across the NHS. As a member of a medical team, youll work under the supervision of doctors in hospitals and GP practices, supporting the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/medical-sciences-ug/mpas-physician-associat...
Train to become a fully qualified physician associate with our MPAS Physician Associate Studies programme.<br/><br/>Gain the skills and knowledge to become a physician associate: a healthcare professional trained in the medical model, being developed across the NHS. As a member of a medical team, youll work under the supervision of doctors in hospitals and GP practices, supporting the diagnosis and treatment of patients.<br/><br/>For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/medical-sciences-ug/mpas-physician-associate-studies
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
BB96
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
including relevant science units.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
including relevant science units.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
including relevant science modules.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Mathematics at grade B (or 5) and GCSE English at grade C (4).
Extended Project
Not Accepted
A level
A,B,B
A level Biology and Chemistry at grade B
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
A
B
The Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the grade achieved, when studied alongside Biology and Chemistry.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £30,650 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |