University of Sussex

MSc Physician associate studies

University of Sussex

Course overview

The MSc Physician Associate Studies at the University of Sussex is a two-year full-time course that prepares students to work with and learn from a multidisciplinary team, which they may work with in the future as they grow in their careers. Students will be taught by UK-trained PAs, doctors, pharmacists, nurses, midwives, and paramedics, and work with them during clinical postings, gaining skills necessary to work as a Physician Associate (PA).

 

The MSc Physician Associate Studies from theUniversity of Sussex is approved by the General Medical Council (GMC) and covers a variety of areas, including clinical medicine, pharmacology, and professional development. At the end of the study, students would have developed skills such as taking a medical history, performing physical examinations, requesting and interpreting investigations, diagnosing, and developing treatment and management plans.

Entry requirements

International students applying for  MSc Physician Associate Studies at the University of Sussex may be required to provide their transcripts, and Healthcare-related experience is an advantage.

 

Grade requirements:

 

  • International students applying for  MSc Physician Associate Studies at the University of Sussex are required to have a 2:1 honours degree in life sciences or a health-related subject within the last five years.

 

English Language Requirements:

 

  • International students applying for  MSc Physician Associate Studies at the University of Sussex are required to provide an  IELTS 7.5 (no single element below 7.0) or an international equivalent as proof of English Language proficiency

Scholarships

  • Cate Haste Scholarship in History

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Chancellor's Masters Scholarship

    £3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.

  • Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc

    £12,550 fee waiver

    Up to £12,550

  • John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering

    £10,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £10,000

  • MBA Impact Scholarship

    £2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £2,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)

  • Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £5,000

  • Stuart Hall Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee discount.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sussex Alumni Scholarship

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships

    £10,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £10,000

  • The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award

    £2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.

    Up to £2,000

  • The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award

    £2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Physician Associate Studies from the University of Sussex can work as:

 

  • Physician Associate 

  • Healthcare Manager 

  • Healthcare Researcher 

  • Entrepreneurs

  • Healthcare Sales Personnel

Cost of study

The tuition for international students applying for  MSc Physician Associate Studies at the University of Sussex is £22,050 per year. 

Admission

International students can apply for this course directly to the university using the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.

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