Physician Associate Studies

Entry requirements

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

Required subjects: Health or Science related subject, e.g.: Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Biological Science, Microbiology, Anatomical Science, Physiotherapy, Diagnostic Imaging, Radiotherapy, Paramedic Science, Audiology, Nursing, Operating Department Practice, Optometry, Biomedicine, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Science, Clinical Psychology, Pharmacy, Sports Science.

Excluded subjects: Health & Social Care*, Health Sciences*

*unless adequate levels of biology have been covered in these degrees

Please note that due to Health Education England (HEE) funding, applicants must have UK home status to be eligible to apply for this course.

Applicants with any fitness to practice concerns recorded on the GMC register cannot be considered for this course as you will be unable to graduate, register and practice as a Physician Associate. At present, graduates of UK Physician Associate Studies programmes are not eligible to work as Physician Associates in other countries.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Why study MSc/PG Dip Physician Associate Studies at BU?

• PAs are healthcare professionals who work to a medical model alongside doctors in hospitals or GP surgeries
• This course will prepare you to take a medical history, examine patients, diagnose common problems, perform procedures, and recommend treatment
• The Department of Health is committed to increasing the number of PAs in the NHS, particularly in general practice, so employment is highly likely after graduating
• Newly built skills facilities include simulated hospital wards and community home settings, allowing you to learn and practise various procedures safely
• With a blend of theory and practice, you’ll spend a minimum of 1,400 hours in a range of clinical placements such as hospitals, general practice and other community services
• Assessments will be used to consolidate learning throughout the course and in preparation for the National Examinations for Physician Associates.

The course follows the National Physician Associate Curriculum. It is represented on the National Physician Associate Schools Council and is currently undergoing General Medical Council validation.

To be eligible for the postgraduate loan and Academic Excellence Scholarship, you must enrol onto the full MSc route.

Information for international students

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.

Fees and funding

Please check Bournemouth University course website for the latest tuition fees information.

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-funding