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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate) course at Newcastle University.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: BB96
Here's what Newcastle University says about its Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate) course.
Our Physician Associate master's will prepare you for the National Physician Associate entrance exam. Successful completion of the exam allows you to work as a Physician Associate (PA). It is a new and dynamic role within the NHS.
Physician Associates (PAs) are healthcare professionals with a generalist medical education. They work alongside doctors, physicians, GPs and surgeons. PAs provide medical care as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.
PAs are dependent practitioners working with a dedicated consultant or GP supervisor. They also work alone, with appropriate support. The course will suit graduates of a bioscience discipline.
While not doctors, PAs work to the medical model. They use skills and knowledge to deliver holistic care and treatment. They do this with the general medical and/or general practice team. Physician Associates work under defined levels of supervision.
The course draws on Newcastle University’s considerable excellence in medical training. This is in association with Health Education North East.
You'll develop core knowledge in preparation for the clinical workplace. This will include appropriate knowledge of:
communication skills clinical examination skills clinical reasoning data interpretation anatomy physiology pharmacology
Source: Newcastle University
Course details
Qualification
MSc
Department
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Location
Main Site (Newcastle) | Newcastle upon Tyne
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Clinical medicine
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Newcastle University student reviews
Showing 91 reviews
1st year student
I haven't really had any experiences with the Student Union so far
1 year ago
1st year student
There's a ton of societies to join, a ton of extracurricular activities (like the Give It A Go programs, language taster sessions, cultural events, etc) and loads of opportunities in the university
1 year ago
1st year student
Of course, university and student accommodation cost a ton of money, but I have seen way worse tuition fees in other universities
1 year ago
1st year student
I am mostly very happy with the support provided.
1 year ago
1st year student
I think there's a big variety of facilities (in terms of shops, food places and libraries/computer labs as well), the only thing I can complain about is that the main canteen (Courtyard) closes fairly early, but aside from that, I'm very happy with it
1 year ago
1st year student
I am satisfied with my course, however, I think it does have some subjects which could be improved on. My translation theory and interpreting theory lectures feel like they are sort of a filler subject, I personally haven't found them too useful so far, not because of the lecturers, I think they are...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Newcastle University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Newcastle University students who took the Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
71%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
56%
low
Assessment and feedback
56%
low
Assessment and feedback
56%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
76%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
66%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
43%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
44%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
54%
low
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
58%
med
Organisation and management
58%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
60%
med
How well organised is your course?
57%
med
Learning resources
80%
med
Learning resources
80%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
76%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
med
Student voice
70%
med
Student voice
70%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
62%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
79%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
89%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
38%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
79%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
84%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
63%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
74%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
53%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Newcastle University. These students are taking Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Biology | A* | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Psychology | A* | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate) at Newcastle University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Newcastle University graduates who took Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£40.9k
First year after graduation
£50.7k
Third year after graduation
£54.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Newcastle University on The Student Room.
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Newcastle University is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, made up of 24 of the UK’s leading research universities. Ranked among the best in the world, with top 140 rankings by both the QS and Times Higher Education university league tables.
With 200 undergraduate programmes and 300 postgraduate programmes delivered to over 23,000 students from more than 110 countries worldwide, Newcastle has a global reputation for high-quality teaching and cutting-edge research.
At Newcastle there is a strong emphasis on student employability with a vast array of opportunities for students to develop employability skills and experience. The University has an award-winning careers service and also has one of the best records for graduate employment in the UK.
The 50-acre campus is conveniently located in the heart of Newcastle city centre and is minutes from bustling shopping streets, award-winning galleries and museums, restaurants and cafes.
Known for its warm Geordie welcome, the city attracts around 50,000 students each year. In fact, one in six people in Newcastle, is a student, helping create the city’s energetic social scene and legendary nightlife.
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