MSc Physician Associate Studies

at University of the West of England

Modules
 

• Foundations in Clinical Medicine 1
• Foundations of Physician Associate Practice 1
• Health and Social Care Research: Methods and Methodology
• Interprofessional Communication and Professional Practice
• Physician Associate Learning in Practice Project

You will have;
 

• 2:1 in a suitable science/health-related subject. Please see more details below.
• Four weeks (120 hours) of work experience in an appropriate patient-facing healthcare setting, primary or secondary care.
• Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Please note: The University does not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as suitable alternatives to GCSEs.

Academic study should have been completed within five years of commencement of the course and some degrees we consider suitable are:

• Life sciences: Anatomy, Biology, Physiology, Human Biology, Neuroscience, Biological Science, Microbiology, Anatomical Science.
   
• Health sciences: Allied Health Professions (Physiotherapy; Diagnostic Imaging; Radiotherapy; Paramedic Studies; Audiology), Dentistry, Nursing, Operating Department Practice, Optometry, Health Sciences*, Sport and Exercise Sciences.
   
• Biomedical sciences: Biomedicine/Biomedical Science, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering.

English Language Requirement

• Minimum IELTS score of 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in any section (or equivalent).

International Students
£16203 / year

UWE Bristol healthcare courses have a strong record of producing students who are successful in gaining relevant work. Because you'll have undertaken placements in the South West, you'll be in a strong position to seek work locally.