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MSc Physician Associate Studies

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    MPAS 2 years full-time

Course Description

Are you interested in a career as a Physician Associate, working alongside doctors in hospitals and GP surgeries, diagnosing and managing patient treatment?

Our integrated two year MSc Physician Associate Studies degree is the only course in South Wales and will help you develop the knowledge and clinical skills to pass the National Examination Certificate and start your new healthcare role.

There’s a growing demand for Physician Associates across the UK and your skills and degree qualification will be highly sought after in a range of settings.

WHY PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE STUDIES AT SWANSEA UNIVERSITY?

Over 80% of our students go on to pass the Physician Associate National Examinations on their first attempt. This achievement makes us a leading place to study and train to become a Physician Associate in Wales and the UK. We use our Top 5 ranking for overall Research Quality (REF2021) to inform our teaching and ready you, our students, to practice in the Welsh NHS.

Starting in the first weeks after enrolment you will benefit from clinical placements with a high level of patient contact. Your clinical placements are underpinned by clinical skills labs and clinical teaching delivered by our dedicated teaching staff. We teach our students through systems-based teaching through lectures, small group anatomy and clinical skills teaching that link together in teaching blocks.

As our National Exam pass rate demonstrates, through our curriculum we aim for you to graduate from us as a confident, competent and safe Physician Associate when you transition from being a Physician Associate Student to one of the many Physician Associates serving across the breadth of clinical practice.

Entry Requirements

To apply for this programme, you must have achieved the following by the time of application:

  • Minimum grade C at GCSE in Mathematics
  • Minimum grade C at GCSE in English/Welsh

AND achieved or predicted* to achieve a minimum of one of the following:

  • 2:2 undergraduate Bachelors or integrated Masters degree in a healthcare or biosciences subject (examples below), or
  • 2:1 undergraduate Bachelors or integrated Masters degree in a non-healthcare or non-biosciences subject, with relevant work experience and demonstration of values in line with the NHS constitution. These will be considered on an individual basis.

Examples of relevant healthcare and biosciences degrees include:

  • Life sciences: Anatomy, Biology, Physiology, Human Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Psychology, Biological Science, Microbiology
  • Healthcare: Physiotherapy, Diagnostic Imaging; Radiotherapy, Paramedic Studies, Audiology, Dentistry, Nursing, Operating Department Practice, Optometry, Midwifery
  • Biomedical sciences: Biomedical Science, Applied Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Genetics

*Pending results of degrees used in support of applications must be confirmed no later than 31 July in the year of intended enrolment. Offers which are conditional on degree results will be withdrawn if results are outstanding after this date.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries for both taught and research courses to help you fund your study.

Student Destinations

We aim to provide you with increased knowledge and understanding of Physician Associate Studies, and the skills and knowledge you need to apply your learning to professional practice.

As such, this Master’s degree will give you the in-depth knowledge of the field to potentially enhance your prospects for career progression.

Module Details

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