MSc Physician Associate Studies

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.

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Year 1:

Foundations in Clinical Medicine 1
Clinical, Diagnostic and Communication Skills 1
Personal and Professional Development 1
Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods

Year 2:

Foundations in Clinical Medicine 2
Clinical, Diagnostic and Communication Skills 2
Personal and Professional Development 2
Evidence in Practice