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Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate) MSc

Newcastle University

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  • Qualification

    MSc

  • Location

    Main Site (Newcastle)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Our Physician Associate master's will prepare you for the National Physician Associate entrance exam. Successful completion of the exam allows you to work as a Physician Associate (PA). It is a new and dynamic role within the NHS.Physician Associates (PAs) are healthcare professionals with a generalist medical education. They work alongside doctors, physicians, GPs and surgeons. PAs provide medical care as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.PAs are dependent practitioners working with a dedicated consultant or GP supervisor. They also work alone, with appropriate support. The course will suit graduates of a bioscience discipline.While not doctors, PAs work to the medical model. They use skills and knowledge to deliver holistic care and treatment. They do this with the general medical and/or general practice team. Physician Associates work under defined levels of supervision.The course draws on Newcastle University’s considerable excellence in medical training. This is in association with Health Education North East.You'll develop core knowledge in preparation for the clinical workplace. This will include appropriate knowledge of:communication skillsclinical examination skillsclinical reasoningdata interpretationanatomyphysiologypharmacology

Application deadline

29 January

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University information

Newcastle University

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    26th

  • Campus address

    Newcastle University, King’s Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 7RU, England

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Newcastle University is a global leader in ageing and health, data, cities and place, one planet, culture and creative arts.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Medicine

    22nd out of 36 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 247
    179 73%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    20th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    12th

    10

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