Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Physician Associate Studies in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
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Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,170
(c. USD22,976.04)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This intensive two-year program is perfect for life sciences graduates seeking to transition into healthcare, or current practitioners looking to enhance their expertise and broaden their professional capabilities.
As a Physician Associate, you'll collaborate with doctors and healthcare teams within the NHS, providing direct patient care in a dynamic and fulfilling career path.
Exceptional success rate in the National Certification Examination
Engage with a curriculum structured to bridge academic learning with real-world clinical application
Develop your abilities through diverse teaching approaches tailored to foster both personal and career growth
Gain hands-on patient experience from the outset, progressively increasing to ensure your training remains patient-focused
Practical training opportunities with leading NHS providers throughout the South West region
Utilize cutting-edge educational materials and facilities
Hone clinical techniques in our state-of-the-art simulation center featuring high-fidelity training equipment
Strengthen your knowledge with continuous skill-building exercises and fieldwork integrated across the curriculum
Study at one of England's premier medical institutions while contributing to improved patient outcomes
Full-time program spanning 2 years (including clinical placements).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A recognised first degree (2:1 or above) in a life science, biomedical science, or healthcare subject (from the list below), or current healthcare professionals educated to honours degree level (2:1 or above). To be accompanied by a minimum period of 2 weeks consecutive clinical setting exposure. Relevant on course placement experience would count towards this exposure target. Alternatively, experience of working in a setting with customer contact, and 10 days clinical attachment experience in a hospital or general practice setting would also be considered.
A recognised first degree (2:2 or above) in a life science, biomedical science, or healthcare subject (from the list below), or current healthcare professionals educated to honours degree level (2:2 or above). To be accompanied by a minimum period of 12 consecutive months clinical setting exposure. Relevant 'on course' placement experience could count towards this exposure target. If the award is >5years old then we would expect evidence of recent academic study or completion of an academic qualifying essay.
Courses and professions considered include:
Chiropractic Studies
Dietetics and Nutrition
Optometry
Osteopathy
Paramedic Medicine
Podiatry
Physiotherapy.
Anatomy
Biology
Biochemistry
Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Human Biosciences
Combined or Integrated Science
Diagnostic Imaging, Diagnostic Radiography, Radiography
Genetics
Medical Science
Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science
Physiology
Psychology
Nursing
Midwifery
Applications from non-standard applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the programme team. If you wish to be considered for admission, and have a significant level of healthcare experience, but do not fulfil the criteria above, please contact the admissions team to discuss this further.
If your first language is not English you will be required to provide evidence of competence in English language:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) band 7 or above.
A recognised first degree (2:2 or above) in a life science, biomedical science, or healthcare subject (from the list below), or current healthcare professionals educated to honours degree level (2:2 or above). To be accompanied by a minimum period of 12 consecutive months clinical setting exposure. Relevant 'on course' placement experience could count towards this exposure target. If the award is >5years old then we would expect evidence of recent academic study or completion of an academic qualifying essay.
Courses and professions considered include:
Chiropractic Studies
Dietetics and Nutrition
Optometry
Osteopathy
Paramedic Medicine
Podiatry
Physiotherapy.
Anatomy
Biology
Biochemistry
Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Human Biosciences
Combined or Integrated Science
Diagnostic Imaging, Diagnostic Radiography, Radiography
Genetics
Medical Science
Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science
Physiology
Psychology
Nursing
Midwifery
Applications from non-standard applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the programme team. If you wish to be considered for admission, and have a significant level of healthcare experience, but do not fulfil the criteria above, please contact the admissions team to discuss this further.
If your first language is not English you will be required to provide evidence of competence in English language:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) band 7 or above.
Tuition
GBP
17,170