Physician Assistant Studies (MSc)

Entry requirements

Please see our website for further information on entry requirements for this course.

Months of entry

January

Course content

Physician assistants are trained health professionals able to work within health care teams under the supervision of a senior doctor. This course will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge required to be part of a clinical workforce delivering excellent patient care. A tailored combination of clinical placements and innovative teaching will be delivered by PAs, doctors, advanced nurse/clinical practitioners, scientists and researchers.

Why study Physician Assistant Studies at Keele University?
- Learn from a wide range of teaching faculty including physician assistants, clinicians, scientists and researchers
- Benefit from clinical teaching with integrated placements in primary and secondary care
- Engage with a range of teaching methodologies linked to clinical cases and associated skills

Course summary
Physician assistants (PAs) are health care professionals, trained to deliver care and treatment within hospital and community environments. A PA works as part of a multiprofessional team, under the supervision of a senior doctor, to manage and treat a range of patients as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Physician assistants work within a defined scope of practice and limits of competence.

Keele’s PA course utilises a diverse range of teaching faculty including PAs, other clinicians, scientists and researchers to maximise students’ learning potential.

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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