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Study Details: MSc 2 years full-time
Physician Associates provide crucial support to doctors, and work as part of multi-disciplinary teams in the diagnosis and management of patients.
While still a relatively new profession in the NHS, numbers of Physician Associates are increasing across the UK, and with that comes the recognition of the vital role they play in delivering high quality care. This is supported by professional regulation of Physician Associates by the General Medical Council.
Our MSc in Physician Associate Studies is a two year, intensive professional Masters programme, developed to meet the requirements of the General Medical Council (GMC) pre-qualification educational framework. This well-established and robust programme, externally validated and quality assured by the GMC, equips you with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the modern NHS.
On completion of this programme you will be eligible to sit the Physician Associate National Examination (PANE), administered by the Royal College of Physicians, to gain entry into the profession and begin practice.
Taught by practising clinicians and healthcare professionals, including Physician Associates, you will be trained to diagnose and treat according to the medical model so you will be well prepared to complement the clinical team, but also work independently with appropriate supervision.
You must have at least a 2:1 in a relevant Biosciences Degree (for example, Biomedical, Biological or Medical Sciences, Biochemistry, Sports Sciences, Pharmacology), or be predicted to achieve this at the time of application. We will also accept specific nursing Health Sciences degrees with sufficient scientific grounding and extensive postgraduate clinical experience.
Applicants must have GCSE English Language at Grade B/6 and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C / 5 or above, or equivalent. Alternatively, we may be able to accept GCSE English Literature at Grade 6, or GCSE English Language at Grade 5, in combination with a higher grade in your degree.
You will need to demonstrate a sufficient grounding in Chemistry either through your degree, or A-levels, to successfully engage with the pharmacological aspects of the programme. If you are unsure whether you meet this criterion, please upload your degree transcript when you submit your application which will then be reviewed by the Programme Director.
You will also need to demonstrate your commitment to the role of a healthcare professional and have excellent communication skills. Evidence of work experience in a clinical or healthcare setting (e.g. healthcare assistant or care home) is desirable but not essential.
We do not accept applications from students who currently or have previously studied on a UK or international Physician Associate programme, or accept transfer requests from Physician Associate students studying elsewhere.
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When you graduate from this programme, we are confident you will have the skills, knowledge, and experience that the NHS wants and needs from its workforce as a Physician Associate, including evidence-based practice and quality improvement research skills.
All our graduates have secured substantive positions as qualified Physician Associates in the NHS, many of which are in the local area. We work with our regional partners to continually develop employment opportunities.
Typically, when you graduate, you will be employed at Band 7 on the NHS pay scale, and can progress to Band 8 with experience and career development.
We also have graduates from our programme contributing to teaching our current students both in the university and on clinical placements.
For more information about a career as a Physician Associate, visit the NHS health careers website.
For module information for this course please visit – https://www.hyms.ac.uk/postgraduate-taught/msc-in-physician-associate-studies#course
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