MPAS Physician Associate Studies
Course overview
The Master of Physician Associate Studies (MPAS) is a two-year, full-time programme designed to prepare graduates to work as Physician Associates within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The course is the only one of its kind in South Wales to receive full approval from the General Medical Council (GMC), preparing students for roles in hospitals and GP surgeries.
The programme employs an innovative spiral curriculum, which uses a system-based approach to clinical learning and provides early clinical exposure in the first year to embed scientific understanding with real-life patient interactions. Students are assessed through coursework, presentations, single best answer examinations, and the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
Entry requirements
Candidates need to submit a personal statement and relevant information regarding their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, and their CV to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Candidates need a second-class undergraduate degree (2:2) or equivalent in a biomedical science or health-related course.
- Candidates with a higher degree (a 2:1 or First Class) in a different subject not related to health or biosciences will be considered if they can provide relevant work experience and values of the NHS constitution.
- Other International qualifications equivalent to a degree are also accepted.
English Proficiency:
- Candidates need an overall score of 7.0 in the IELTS Academic test, 6.5 in each component.
- Other English language test scores, such as PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT, are accepted, amongst others.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Career opportunities
After completing the MSc Engineering Leadership and Management programme from Swansea University, students can pursue a career as:
- Physician Associate
- Clinical Educator/Tutor
- Clinical Research Assistant
- Medical or Clinical Records Specialist
- Healthcare Management Trainee
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the MSc Engineering Leadership and Management programme at Swansea University is £24,500, which is subject to change yearly.
Admission
Candidates should submit their applications directly to the university application system. If you need further assistance with your application, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.
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