MSc Physician Associate Studies

at University of Manchester

Modules:
 

• Physician Associate - Quality and Evidence
• Quality and Evidence Project

Applicants should hold or be predicted an Upper Second class degree (2:1). This may include the life sciences (e.g. biomedical science, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, healthcare science) or allied health professions (eg pharmacy, audiology, nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy).
 

Although we encourage applications from other healthcare professionals, we do not accept applications from candidates with medical degrees or those who have previously studied for, but not completed, a medical or healthcare degree.
 

All applicants should hold GCSE qualifications in Maths and English Language at grade B (6) or equivalent. Applicants with equivalent or non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
 

• IELTS - 7.0 overall (with 6.5 in all components)

MSc (full-time)
 

• UK students (per annum): £9,250
   
• International, including EU, students (per annum): £20,250

The physician associate role was first developed in the United States during the 1960s, and the profession has grown considerably in the last 15 years to the point where there are now over 130,000 registered physician associates in the US and over 3,000 in the UK.The government has set regional targets to increase the number of physician associates working across primary and secondary care and there is considerable demand for newly qualified physician associates within the NHS. Some physician associates also undertake work in the private sector.