Physician Associate Practice, MSc
University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom
Course overview
If you’re interested in supporting healthcare teams & working alongside doctors, our MSc Physician Associate Practice course could provide a rewarding career.
Key highlights
- Prepares you to support healthcare teams working alongside doctors
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include related subject; or above
- Master's degree: Merit — …equivalent in related subject such as life sciences or allied health professions A postgraduate qualification at merit or distinction may be considered for admission in cases where the applicant’s first degree is lower than 2nd cl…
- Degree: 2nd class — …considered for admission in cases where the applicant’s first degree is lower than 2nd class award Interview required demonstrating the NHS’s required values and behaviours Non-standard applicants may be considered IELTS: Score of…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
- Additional condition: dbs_check — …grade 4 / C or equivalent A satisfactory criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland), Occupational Health clearance and satisfactory Fitness to Practice assessment are required for this course.
- Additional condition: occupational_health — …satisfactory criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland), Occupational Health clearance and satisfactory Fitness to Practice assessment are required for this course.
Careers this course leads to
- Physician Associate
- Physician Associate in General Practice
- Physician Associate in Emergency Medicine
- Physician Associate in Acute Medicine
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £35,000 per year
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 University of Central Lancashire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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