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Master of Physician Associate Studies – MPAS
Physician Associate Studies (Undergraduate)
University of Central Lancashire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Physician Associate Studies (Undergraduate) course at University of Central Lancashire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
2 Science subjects including Chemistry, and a third academic subject required.
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: BB96
Here's what University of Central Lancashire says about its Physician Associate Studies (Undergraduate) course.
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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You'll learn from supportive, staff who are highly experienced in academia and the clinical environment. This includes several physician associates.
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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.
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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.
Course details
Qualification
Master of Physician Associate Studies – MPAS
Department
School of Medicine and Dentistry
Location
Preston Campus | Preston
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Clinical medicine
Start date
September 15, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 University of Central Lancashire students who took the Physician Associate Studies (Undergraduate) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
low
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
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?
93%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
70%
high
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
75%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
81%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
66%
med
Academic support
88%
high
Academic support
88%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
med
Organisation and management
69%
high
Organisation and management
69%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
high
How well organised is your course?
64%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
82%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
82%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
med
Student voice
73%
high
Student voice
73%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
71%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
73%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
88%
high
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
68%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
87%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
74%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
62%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
73%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
71%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Central Lancashire. These students are taking Physician Associate Studies (Undergraduate) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Physics | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Central Lancashire graduates who took Physician Associate Studies (Undergraduate) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
83%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
85%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
42%
Other Health Professionals
20%
Medical Practitioners
13%
Health associate professionals
7%
Caring personal services
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Central Lancashire graduates who took Physician Associate Studies (Undergraduate) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£35k
First year after graduation
£49.2k
Third year after graduation
£47.3k
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 (Undergraduate).
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
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