Keele University

Physician Assistant Studies MSc

Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK

Course overview

Physician assistants are trained health professionals able to work within health care teams under the supervision of a senior doctor. This course will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge required to be part of a clinical workforce delivering excellent patient care. A tailored combination of clinical placements and innovative teaching will be delivered by PAs, doctors, advanced nurse/clinical practitioners, scientists and researchers.

Key highlights

  • Prepares you to work in healthcare teams under senior doctor supervision
  • Tailored combination of clinical placements and innovative teaching
  • Taught by PAs, doctors, advanced practitioners, scientists and researchers
  • Develops skills and knowledge for delivering excellent patient care

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include biomedical or health science related subject
  • GCSE: 5/B — to include Mathematics
  • Additional condition: interview — Shortlisted applicants will be called to attend an online interview.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Humanities Master's Scholarship

    We aim to award scholarships up to £1,000.

  • Keele Alumni Discount

    The Keele Alumni Discount is a 20% discount of the tuition fee charged for Keele Alumni (10% for online programmes).

  • Keele Staff Discount

    If you are a Keele University employee, you may be eligible for a 30% discount off your postgraduate tuition fees.

    Up to 30% of fees
  • KUIC Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    70% and above - £5,000; 60% - 69% - £4,000; 50% - 59% - £3,000.

  • Postgraduate Global Scholarship

    1st - £5,000; 2:1 - £4,000; 2:2 - £3,000.

  • The Keele Postgraduate Research Alumni Discount (KPGRAD)

    This is a 20% discount on the tuition fee if you are studying a Postgraduate Research course (MPhil, PhD, or Professional Doctorate) either delivered on Keele Campus or Online.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Physician Associate
  • Physician Associate in General Practice
  • Physician Associate in Emergency Medicine
  • Physician Associate in Acute Medicine
  • Physician Associate in Surgery

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Keele University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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