MSc/PG Dip Physician Associate Studies

Any applicant with a first degree in a field of study related to health or science is eligible to apply for this demanding two-year clinical course that will prepare you to work as a Physician Associate (PA) in the NHS. In hospitals or GP offices, PAs are healthcare professionals who collaborate with doctors according to a medical model.
This course will teach you how to interview patients, examine them, identify common issues, carry out procedures, and make treatment recommendations.
After graduation, employment is very likely because the Department of Health is committed to increasing the number of PAs in the NHS, especially in general practice.
Simulated hospital wards and community homes are among the newly constructed skill facilities that let you safely learn and practice different procedures.

• A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:1 or equivalent in a required subject. 

• If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 7.5 with a minimum of 7.0 in writing, speaking, listening and reading, or equivalent.

In hospitals or GP offices, PAs are healthcare professionals who collaborate with doctors according to a medical model. They must examine patients, identify common issues, carry out procedures, and make treatment recommendations.
Increasing the number of PAs in the NHS, especially in general practice, is a priority for the Department of Health. After graduating, employment is very likely because Dorset acute hospitals and GP offices need more medical personnel, and it is anticipated that PAs will help address this labor shortage. For PAs, a starting salary of more than £30,000 is typical. You may want to think about going back to BU to further your education after earning your master's degree and possibly after working for a while. You can receive a 20% "loyalty" discount on the published fees for additional programs with us if you are a graduate of BU!
You might decide to pursue a PhD level research degree, depending on your credentials and experience. For more information on research degree options with the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences and the funding options available, please visit our postgraduate research courses at Bournemouth University.