MPAS Physician Associate Studies

Course overview

The MPAS Physician Associate Studies at the University of Lancashire is a four-year programme that trains students to become Physician Associates. Physician Associates work with doctors to help care for patients.

The course combines classroom learning with hands-on clinical experience. Teaching methods include lectures, small group sessions, clinical skills practice, simulations, and supervised placements. Students are tested through written work, multiple-choice exams, and practical exams that check how well they can treat and communicate with patients.

Entry requirements

MPAS Physician Associate Studies from the University of Lancashire candidates should submit a personal statement that highlights their interest in this programme, along with details of their academic background. A reference from a teacher or employer is also required, and be prepared for an interview process that assesses your understanding of NHS values and behaviours.

Grade Requirements:

You will need AAB at A2, including Chemistry, a further science and an academic subject (or equivalent qualifications)
GCSEs: Mathematics at grade B (or 5) and English Language at grade C (or 4).
Equivalent international qualifications are accepted

English Proficiency:

Applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds must achieve a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0, with at least 5.5 in each component.
Equivalent test scores, such as TOEFL or PTE, are also accepted

Scholarships

Alumni Loyalty Discount
20% reduction in tuition fee.
Up to 20% of fees
Articulation Scholarship
We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.
Up to £2,000
Chevening - UK Government Scholarship
Excellence Scholarship
£3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.
Up to £3,500
Family Loyalty Scholarship
Value: £2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000
Franchise Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000
International Bursary
An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.
Up to £1,000
INTO Scholarship
Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.
Up to £2,000
MBBS Excellence Scholarship
£10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).
Up to £10,000
ONCampus Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study.
Up to £2,000
Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship
Sports Scholarships
Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold
The Medivet Hardship Fund
A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.
Up to £300
Women in STEM bursary
Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).
Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Upon successful completion of the MPAS Physician Associate Studies from the University of Lancashire, students can pursue the following roles:

Research Coordinator
Clinical Team Leader,
Quality Improvement Officer
EHR Specialist
Medical Educator

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for the MPAS Physician Associate Studies in the University of Lancashire is £35,000 for international students.

Admission

Applications for the MPAS Physician Associate Studies (Hons) at the University of Lancashire must be submitted through the university’s admission portal or UCAS. For further assistance, kindly reach out to one of our trained counsellors.

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