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Physician Associate Studies (Undergraduate)

Entry requirements


A level

A,A,B

2 Science subjects including Chemistry, and a third academic subject required.

136 UCAS points from Access to Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy to include 15 level 3 credits in Chemistry at Distinction, and 15 level 3 credits in a second Science subject at Distinction.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSES including Maths and English Language Grade B

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Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Clinical medicine

**Course overview**

The integrated Master’s in Physician Associate Studies provides an exciting opportunity for you to become a Physician Associate, a medical associate profession, combining university study with practical work-based placements.

**Why study with us**

- A unique programme, the first of its kind in the UK that leads to an integrated undergraduate master’s degree and ability to practice as a Physician Associate.

- In the first two years you'll study modules alongside MBBS students, plus have a PA specific module to promote your individual professional identity. You'll then join our MSc Physician Associate Practice students for your final two years.

- You’ll develop your clinical and communication skills using our state-of-the-art facilities, volunteer patients and simulated role players.

**What you’ll do**

- You'll learn from supportive, staff who are highly experienced in academia and the clinical environment. This includes several physician associates.

- 50% of the final two years of the programme is spent in clinical environments. These clinically based placements will help to illustrate how teams work within the NHS.

- Develop a career as a medical associate professional and provide holistic care to patients.

**Future careers**

Employability in the NHS for qualified physician associates is very strong. Historically, demand has exceeded supply.

As a PA you will have the opportunity to work in many medical specialties. You'll also have opportunities in research and academia.

As a medical associate professional, jobs are typically based in acute medicine, surgery and GP practices. You might also work in more specialised areas such as paediatrics and elderly health.

Many qualified PAs undertake further studies such as a DProf (professional doctorate). You could also go on to teach in universities and conduct research.

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University of Central Lancashire

Department:

School of Medicine and Dentistry

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

57%
Clinical medicine

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Medicine (non-specific)

Teaching and learning

63%
Staff make the subject interesting
69%
Staff are good at explaining things
65%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
70%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

75%
Library resources
73%
IT resources
81%
Course specific equipment and facilities
33%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

36%
UK students
64%
International students
39%
Male students
61%
Female students

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A

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med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

100%
Health professionals

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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

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