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MSc Physician Associate Studies
at University of Manchester

Manchester, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 20,250
Country Rank#6
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 7

Program Overview

Physician associates first joined the NHS workforce over ten years ago and are now employed throughout the UK in increasing numbers.
Physician associates are permanent members of the medical team, responsible for performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and recommending therapy. The role of physician associates is increasingly important within the healthcare workforce and individuals with this qualification are in demand.

PGDip/MSc in Physician Associate Studies aims to develop the skills required to become an effective practitioner through a combination of teaching and practical placements.You will be trained according to the medical model and will work in collaboration with doctors and other healthcare professionals to diagnose and manage a wide range of common and complex diseases. Students registered for the Masters programme will also undertake a clinically relevant research project in their second year of study.

Course Content
Modules:
- Physician Associate - Quality and Evidence
- Quality and Evidence Project
Entry Requirement
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)
Fees & Scholarships
MSc (full-time)
- UK students (per annum): £9,250
- International, including EU, students (per annum): £20,250
Career Prospect
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.

Cost Of Studying At University of Manchester

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Physician Associate Studies at University of Manchester